Crystal Palace defeats Aston Villa 3-0, reaches FA Cup final

Crystal Palace defeated Aston Villa 3-0 at Wembley to secure a place in the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016, as Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a first-half strike and Ismaila Sarr added two goals in the second half. The match featured key moments including Jean-Philippe Mateta's disallowed goal and missed penalty, but Palace's resilience saw them capitalize on their chances. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson made several crucial saves to preserve the lead, while Palace's recruitment and ability to perform under pressure were credited by manager Oliver Glasner as decisive factors. The victory gives Palace a rare shot at a major trophy, with Glasner emphasizing the opportunity to turn an average season into something special and urging his team to enjoy the historic moment. Villa, despite being favorites, were unable to respond to Palace's clinical finishing and strong defensive display. Palace's path to the final has included victories over teams from every division of the football league, and the club now seeks its first-ever major trophy.