LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace goal celebration after scoring a goal to put Crystal Palace 3-0 ahead during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on March 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)In a pulsating FA Cup quarter-final at Craven Cottage, Crystal Palace dismantled Fulham 3-0, with English-Ghanaian striker Eddie Nketiah delivering the knockout blow.The clash, watched by a lot of fans, saw Palace overturn a balanced head-to-head record previously locked at four wins apiece and six draws with a display of ruthless flair.Eberechi Eze ignited the spark in the 34th minute, weaving inside to curl a stunning low strike past Bernd Leno. Four minutes later, Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead, nodding in Ezes pinpoint cross after Sander Berges defensive lapse.The games defining moment came in the 75th minute when Nketiah, on for Jean-Philippe Mateta just five minutes earlier, latched onto Daichi Kamadas sublime through-ball. Staying onside, the substitute nutmegged Leno with a cool finish, putting Palaces semi-final berth beyond doubt.Despite Fulhams 71% possession, Palaces clinical edge shone through. Darren Englands whistle confirmed the result, leaving Palace to eye their next challenge: Southampton in the league on April 2nd.
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