Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2022 as they comprehensively beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage.
Eberechi Eze was the key man for the Eagles, scoring a fine opening goal and then assisting the second for Ismaila Sarr.
Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to add a third and make sure of Palace’s ticket to a Wembley semi-final.
Standard Sport’s Dom Smith was at Craven Cottage to rate the Crystal Palace players’ performances…
Dean Henderson 6
The first FA Cup game he’s started this season. Saved well from Willian. Clean sheet.
Chris Richards 7
Some important defensive headers from the American international.
Maxence Lacroix 6
May have kept a clean sheet but did struggle at times to handle the threat of striker Rodrigo Muniz. Booked for time-wasting.
Marc Guehi 7
Led from the back, winning headers and passing well.
Daniel Munoz 6
Good in the air and combined well with Sarr down the right.
Adam Wharton 5
Booked in the opening 15 minutes for felling Willian, his second foul. Didn’t complete many of his passes, but did show his close control with some nice pirouettes.
Jefferson Lerma 6
Played well in midfield and almost scored a screamer when he cracked a long-range volley against the crossbar.
Tyrick Mitchell 6
Picked up an assist for Eze’s goal but might have been a bit better in possession otherwise.
Eberechi Eze 8
The star man for Palace, scoring a blinder and then assisting the second just five minutes later.
Ismaila Sarr 7
What a signing he’s been. Headed past Bernd Leno for the game’s and Palace’s second goal. Should have added another when one-on-one late on.
Jean-Philippe Mateta 6
A quiet outing from the French striker but he’s a key man for Palace, who will be pleased he made his return.
Subs
Eddie Nketiah (Mateta, 70’) 7
Slotted under Leno to make it a memorable afternoon in the sun for the away fans.
Daichi Kamada (Wharton, 70’) 6
Collected an assist by playing Nketiah in.
Nathaniel Clyne (Munoz, 87’) N/A
Justin Devenny (Sarr, 87’) N/A
Matheus Franca (Eze, 90’) N/A
Not used: Turner, Esse, Chilwell, Kporha
