Crystal Palace Advances FA Cup Quarter-Finals Despite Mateta Injury

Crystal Palace advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Millwall, but the match was overshadowed by a serious injury to forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. Mateta was stretchered off after a reckless challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was subsequently sent off following a VAR review. Palace capitalized on their numerical advantage, initially taking a 2-0 lead through an own goal by Japhet Tanganga and a close-range effort from Daniel Munoz. Millwall responded with a goal from Wes Harding before Eddie Nketiah sealed the win for Palace late in the match. Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed concerns about Mateta's injury, describing it as serious and lamenting the dual feelings of victory and worry for their player. Meanwhile, Preston North End also secured a spot in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Burnley.