Eberechi Eze scored again as Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. With the FA Cup final coming soon, Eze’s great form gives Palace hope. The team showed strong performance and looks ready for their big match at Wembley.
Solid Result as FA Cup Final Approaches
Crystal Palace played a tough match against Nottingham Forest and ended with a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The match was part of their preparation before the big FA Cup final in 12 days against Manchester City. Palace wanted to stay fit and sharp for that game, and this match helped them do just that. (More Sports News)
Even though they didn’t win, the draw was a good result against a team still hoping to qualify for the Champions League. Head coach Oliver Glasner seemed happy with how his players performed.
Palace’s Game Plan and Early Chances
Palace started the match with good energy. They had a few chances to score in the first half. One of the best came when Daniel Munoz made a strong volley, but Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made a great save.
Later, Nottingham Forest had their chance too. Anthony Elanga ran down the pitch and took a shot, but Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a brilliant save. Henderson, who used to play for Forest, was very focused throughout the game.
At one point, Tyrick Mitchell’s header almost became an own goal, but Henderson reacted quickly and stopped it with his leg.
Goals in the Second Half
The match got more exciting after the break. In the 60th minute, Palace won a penalty. The referee looked at the replay and decided that Sels had fouled Mitchell. Eberechi Eze took the penalty and scored confidently. He waited a bit, then smashed the ball into the net. It was Eze’s third goal in three games.
But Palace couldn’t hold on to the lead for long. Just four minutes later, Nottingham Forest scored. Neco Williams took a weak shot, but Murillo’s touch changed the ball’s direction. It fooled Henderson and ended up in the goal. That made it 1-1.
Eze Almost Wins It Late
Palace tried hard to win the game in the final minutes. Maxence Lacroix had a great chance to score a header from close range, but somehow missed it.
Then came the most exciting moment. Eze took a powerful shot that hit the crossbar. He dropped to his knees when he saw the ball didn’t go in. Right after that, he almost scored again. His low shot was turned into the goal by substitute Eddie Nketiah, but Nketiah was offside. The goal didn’t count.
Eberechi Eze scored again as Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. With the FA Cup final coming soon, Eze’s great form gives Palace hope. The team showed strong performance and looks ready for their big match at Wembley.
In the end, the match ended 1-1. Palace didn’t get the win, but they showed they are ready and confident for their big FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Final Thoughts
Crystal Palace are not just playing for points now — they’re preparing for something bigger. Their performance against Nottingham Forest showed that they are in good form and ready to give their best at Wembley. Eberechi Eze continues to shine, and fans will hope he can deliver something special in the final.