The Eagles beat Doncaster Rovers of League Two away from home in the FA Cup Fourth Round to secure their place in the next stage of the cup.
They will face South London rivals Millwall at home in the round of 16. Palace last faced Millwall in round three of this competition in 2022 where they won 2-0 thanks to goals from Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The opening goal
Daniel Munoz would make it 1-0 to Palace on the half-hour mark with an effort from close range shortly after the post was hit.
Ten minutes after half time, the young Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny would double their lead after having chipped the goalkeeper.
This game also marked the return of Brazilian Matheus Franca. Franca has been out of the side since Glasner’s second game in charge of Palace. This meant his last appearance was during a 3-1 loss away to Tottenham.
Clean sheet streak continues
The Eagles picked up another clean sheet making it five away games in a row where they have not conceded.
Here are the Crystal Palace player ratings:
Matt Turner – 8
Was one of three changes to the starting eleven. Caught everything that came his direction and threw himself about like a goalkeeper is expected to do.
This was his third Palace appearance, and he picked up his second clean sheet for the club.
Distribution was hit and miss with some goal kicks failing to reach their man.
Daniel Munoz – 8
Showed good reaction speed to tap the ball into the net from close range to make it 1-0 to Palace. This was the Colombian’s third goal of the season after his strikes against Newcastle and Manchester City in the Premier League.
He constantly got up and down the right flank and put crosses into the area to threaten the centre halves and create opportunities for his teammates.
Chris Richards – 6
A solid defensive performance. Was tasked with putting in long throws to the danger area early in the first half.
He demonstrated that he could pick a pass with a long ball to Devenny. Made a handful of clearances to shut down attacks.
Maxence Lacroix – 7
He continuously shows that he is a fast option for Palace to have in the back line, with immense recovery speed and pace used to advance higher up the pitch. Tried to start attacks with other methods apart from speed such as his long balls.
The Frenchman made a couple of clearances and interceptions to deny the attack and was strong with his duels, winning both two of his ground duels.
Marc Guehi – 7
Had a brief injury scare after landing awkwardly on his back following a tackle from Ethan Ennis. But the England international was able to shake this off and continue.
An assured performance at the back where he was not afraid to get his body in front of the attacker and make clearances.
Tried to get forward at times, making runs down the left flank.
Tyrick Mitchell – 6
Was substituted off at half time. Tried to make overlapping runs down his side of the pitch. However, at times the ball did not always find him.
Won both of his tackles and played a couple of balls into the final third. But he did commit a foul and concede a free kick.
Adam Wharton – 8
Made his first start since October’s EFL Cup victory away at Aston Villa. A calm performance where he always looked to pass the ball forward and move it into the final third.
He can start an attack efficiently but also defensively sees himself in the right place at the right time, represented by his seven recoveries, clearances and interceptions that he made.
Will Hughes – 8
Was given the Player of the Match. Grabbed an assist with a fantastic long ball over the top of the park to find Devenny. Made 12 passes into the final third to create other chances for the team.
Is always willing to get stuck into a tackle and made two clearances to shut down the attack.
Daichi Kamada – 5.5
He was the most accurate passer to have played over 45 minutes, completing 91% of them. Created two chances with some quick passing. Saw a shot on goal saved by Teddy Sharman-Lowe.
Was dribbled past on three different occasions and lost his balance on occasion slipping over the ball which led to him being dispossessed. Often weak with his duels, winning less than half of them.
Justin Devenny – 7
Stayed onside to grab his second goal for the club with a clever dink of the goalie in the second half after controlling the long ball from Hughes.
Shortly before his goal he had missed a golden opportunity from close range where he couldn’t quite manage to wrap his foot underneath the ball. Also saw a wayward shot on goal go out for a throw in.
He showed trickery in the first half by playing a dummy and was composed with his passing and won a foul.
Hit the post moments before Munoz’s opener. Pressed the defence well and held up the ball exceptionally.
Used his body to turn his defender inside out and get the ball onto his favoured right foot. But his attempt on goal was blocked.
Decision making could have been better at a point in the first half where he could have released the overlapping Mitchell down the left side.
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Substitutes
Ben Chilwell – 6
Was introduced at half time for his Palace debut. Showed his capabilities advancing into the final third and put a cross into the penalty area, which was cleared. Tried to create chances, switching play at one point with a long ball across the pitch to Munoz.
Defensively sound making a few clearances and recoveries.
Romain Esse – 6
The new signing from Millwall was brought on shortly after the hour mark. He tried to create chances by darting into the penalty area, where he flicked the ball onto Mateta. But this was intercepted, and the Frenchman was in an offside position.
Had a shot on goal when the keeper was off his line. But that was again intercepted.
Jefferson Lerma – 6
Was always looking to move the ball quickly, completing all bar one of his passes accurately.
Played two balls into the final third, won a tackle and made some crucial blocks to halt the Doncaster forwards.
Caleb Kporha – N/A
He was brought on for added time, completed all of his passes and made one cross into the area.
Almost found himself through on goal. But this half chance was swept up by the Doncaster defence.
Matheus Franca – N/A
The 20-year-old was brought on with two minutes of added time to spare for his first appearance of the season after making a recovery from injury.
Had one opportunity to make a run forward at the defence. But that ultimately did not result in anything substantial.
