Crystal Palace secured a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Eagles’ win marks their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions.
Fulham dominated the first 30 minutes, with Rodrigo Muniz coming closest to scoring for the home side. However, against the run of play, Eberechi Eze gave Palace the lead with a brilliant strike in the 34th minute. Eze’s goal was followed by a second from Ismaila Sarr, who headed in Eze’s cross at the near post.
Despite Fulham’s efforts to get back into the game, Palace sealed their victory with a third goal from Eddie Nketiah, who slotted the ball through Bernd Leno’s legs.
Palace’s win marks a remarkable turnaround under manager Oliver Glasner, who has led the team to the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 2022. The Eagles are also nearing the top half of the league table and have reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Fulham, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to build on their league success, which has them just three points away from a Champions League spot. The home side’s defeat will be a disappointment, especially given the chance to reach Wembley.
With momentum building, Palace will look to continue their exciting run, while Fulham will aim to bounce back from this setback.
