FA Cup: With Ismaila Sarr, Crystal Palace crush Fulham and advance to the semi-finals

Crystal Palace ruthlessly steamrolls Fulham and secures a spot in the semi-finals of the Emirates FA Cup. Led by Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze, and Eddie Nketiah, the Eagles defeated Fulham 3-0 in a quarter-final clash held this Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Craven Cottage hosted the quarter-final between Crystal Palace and Fulham FC this afternoon. The Cottagers dominated the duel with extensive possession. On the other side, the Eagles committed to relentless defense and capitalized on every opportunity. By the 34th minute, Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a stunning curling shot, catching Fulham's defense off guard.

Four minutes later, Senegalese star Ismaïla Sarr doubled the lead with a quick header at the near post, following a precise cross from Eze.

In the second half, despite having the lion's share of possession, Fulham failed to convert their chances, running into a solid Eagles defense. In the 75th minute, substitute Eddie Nketiah sealed the match's fate by scoring the third goal, capitalizing on a well-timed pass from Daichi Kamada.

This victory propels Crystal Palace into the FA Cup semi-finals. The club's brilliant performance against Fulham delights fans and boosts optimism about the team's prospects in the competition.

Lydiane N'Po |

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