In a landmark moment for Crystal Palace, the club secured its first-ever major trophy on Saturday by edging out Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final held at Wembley Stadium. This victory marks a monumental achievement in the club’s 119-year history.
The decisive moment came early in the match when England international Eberechi Eze calmly slotted home the only goal in the 16th minute, igniting jubilant celebrations among Palace supporters. Despite Manchester City’s persistent pressure throughout the game, Palace’s goalkeeper Dean Henderson emerged as the hero, making a crucial penalty save to deny Omar Marmoush an equalizer.
Manchester City, a dominant force in English football in recent years, suffered their second consecutive FA Cup final defeat at Wembley. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s triumph is being hailed as a fairy-tale success story, a defining milestone for the South London club and its passionate fan base.