Eze’s early strike seals historic FA Cup triumph for Crystal Palace at Wembley

Wembley: Crystal Palace etched their name into English football folklore on Saturday night as they stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to lift their first-ever major trophy in 164 years, at the Wembley Stadium.

Eberechi Eze was the hero at Wembley, scoring the decisive goal in the 16th minute to deliver a moment of glory that will be remembered for generations in south London.

Eze latched onto a clever pass and weaved through the City defence before calmly slotting past Stefan Ortega to send the Palace end into delirium. His goal was not just a spark of brilliance, but the foundation of a monumental upset against a City side that had dominated domestic football for nearly a decade.

The final whistle sparked scenes of unbridled joy among Palace players and fans alike. For a club that helped found the FA Cup in 1871 and played in its first semi-final, this was a full-circle moment – their first major trophy, their first FA Cup, and a ticket to the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. IANS

FA Cup winners (since 2000):

2025: Crystal Palace

2024: Manchester United

2023: Manchester City

2022: Liverpool

2021: Leicester City

2020: Arsenal

2019: Manchester City

2018: Chelsea

2017: Arsenal

2016: Manchester United

2015: Arsenal

2014: Arsenal

2013: Wigan Athletic

2012: Chelsea

2011: Manchester City

2010: Chelsea

2009: Chelsea

2008: Portsmouth

2007: Chelsea

2006: Liverpool

2005: Arsenal

2004: Manchester United

2003: Arsenal

2002: Arsenal

2001: Liverpool

2000: Chelsea

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