Eddie Nketiah Steers Crystal Palace Past Fulham
Eddie Nketiah scored the first-half goal to send Crystal Palace into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The striker broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a deft touch from Oscar Mingueza’s right-wing cross, marking Palace’s first shot and first attack of the match.
Fulham dominated the opening half and missed multiple chances to take the lead. Tete miscued an unmarked header at the back post in the 16th minute, and Antonee Robinson later had a tame effort saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
The hosts continued to press after the interval. Alex Iwobi forced a point-blank save from Henderson with his legs following a corner in the 68th minute, and Gonzalo Garcia had a stoppage-time header palmed away by the Palace goalkeeper.
Manager Reactions After Craven Cottage Clash
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa expressed frustration over the outcome, noting similarities to a previous league meeting between the two sides. I’m disappointed. It was a similar game to the one we played some weeks ago,
Arbeloa said, adding that his team controlled possession and created opportunities but failed to break down Palace’s low block.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage praised Nketiah’s potential while acknowledging the striker’s development. I know what kind of player he is and what kind of player he could be,
Sage said. The Palace manager also highlighted the return of Henderson, who made his first appearance since September and helped secure the clean sheet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What was the final score of the Carabao Cup tie?
Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage to advance to the quarter-finals.
Who scored the winning goal for Crystal Palace?
Eddie Nketiah scored the match’s only goal in the 37th minute, steering in a cross from Oscar Mingueza.
When did Dean Henderson last play before this fixture?
Dean Henderson had not appeared for Crystal Palace since their Premier League win at Fulham at the start of September.