Crystal Palace achieved a historic victory by defeating Manchester City in a thrilling FA Cup final. Eberechi Eze emerged as the hero for the Eagles, securing a dramatic 1-0 win for Oliver Glasner`s side.
This triumph marked Palace`s first major domestic trophy in their 119-year existence.
Against the flow of the game, Eze struck a stunning volley in the first half, assisted by a brilliant cross from Daniel Munoz, putting the underdogs in front.
Dean Henderson delivered an inspired performance in goal for Palace, making several outstanding saves, including stopping Omar Marmoush`s penalty. However, his presence on the pitch was questioned after he appeared to handle the ball outside the penalty area.
Ultimately, Palace earned a deserved victory thanks to exceptional defensive work and several standout individual displays.
Here are the player ratings for Glasner`s historic team at Wembley.
Dean Henderson – 9
Made crucial early saves against Haaland and Gvardiol. Despite controversially avoiding a red card for a handball outside the box, he saved Marmoush`s penalty. Also denied Doku and Echeverri late on, showcasing a vital performance.
Marc Guehi – 8
A commanding display from the captain in the back three until his injury. Made a vital header off the line following a Henderson save. Had to be substituted after taking a blow to the face.
Maxence Lacroix – 7
Solid defensive performance, holding firm alongside his teammates. Made a key header against Haaland and stepped up after Guehi`s departure. Successfully contained Haaland for large periods.
Chris Richards – 9
Displayed composure under sustained pressure. Consistently positioned well to clear danger. Won numerous aerial duels and made crucial tackles. Formed a strong partnership with Munoz.
Tyrick Mitchell – 7
Contributed significantly to the defensive effort. Conceded a penalty with a challenge on Silva, but maintained composure thereafter and defended effectively against Savinho.
Daniel Munoz – 9
Defended calmly in the box, making a key challenge on O`Reilly. Provided the excellent cross for Eze`s goal and created another chance for Sarr. His own goal was correctly disallowed. A tireless performance throughout.
Adam Wharton – 8
Highly disciplined off the ball, maintaining position and timing tackles effectively. Showed good distribution skills. Demonstrated why he is a sought-after player.
Daichi Kamada – 8
Started with high energy levels. Improved his passing accuracy as the match progressed. Made an important defensive intervention against Silva in the second half.
Ismaila Sarr – 6
Did not consistently press high enough and struggled to provide an attacking threat. Missed a chance to double the lead in the first half. His influence did not significantly increase after halftime.
