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Matt Turner, Chris Richards characteristic as Crystal Palace advances in FA Cup

Matt Turner, Chris Richards characteristic as Crystal Palace advances in FA Cup

Matt Turner and Chris Richards each earned beginning nods on Sunday as Crystal Palace sealed its spot into the FA Cup fourth spherical.

Turner began and made 4 saves whereas Richards additionally logged 90 minutes as Oliver Glasner’s males defeated Stockport County 1-0 at Selhurst Park. It marked Turner’s second begin for the membership and his first since October.

Eberechi Eze delivered the lone aim of the match within the fourth minute, giving the Eagles an early lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.

Turner was the busier of the 2 goalkeepers, making a number of key saves to maintain the League One guests at bay.

The U.S. males’s nationwide group veteran denied Callum Camps and Odin Bailey within the first half earlier than additionally repelling Issac Olaofe on a pair of events after the hour mark.

Crystal Palace would cling on to advance within the competitors, utilizing a powerful defensive efficiency to take action.

Richards accomplished 105 passes, gained 5 particular person duels, and made six clearances in his twelfth look of the season.

The South London membership will resume Premier League play on Wednesday towards Leicester Metropolis.

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