A New Chapter in Football History: Crystal Palace Taste FA Cup Glory After 119 Years of Waiting

A New Chapter in Football History: Crystal Palace Taste FA Cup Glory After 119 Years of Waiting

London, Wembley | May 17, 2025 — A new chapter was written in football history today as English club Crystal Palace finally claimed their first-ever major trophy. In the 2024-25 FA Cup final, held at Wembley Stadium, Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 to secure this historic achievement.

The match was decided by a solitary first-half goal from Eberechi Eze. As the game progressed, City launched wave after wave of attacks, but Palace’s defense and goalkeeper stood firm with remarkable composure and resilience.

🏆 First Major Trophy in 119-Year History

Since the club's founding, this marks Crystal Palace’s first major silverware. They had previously reached the FA Cup final twice but failed to lift the cup. This time, they ended that long-standing drought in style.

After the final whistle, the giant screen at Wembley flashed: “Congratulations, Crystal Palace.” The stadium rang out with the popular anthem “Freed from Desire.” Eze was seen taking photos with a photographer near the sidelines, while the rest of the squad ran to the Palace end to celebrate with their fans.

Fans, waving red and blue flags, were seen crying tears of joy, overwhelmed by the culmination of over a century of dreams and hopes.

⚽ A Disappointing End for Manchester City

After winning five trophies in 2023, this year’s FA Cup was Manchester City’s only chance at silverware. But their hopes were dashed by a spirited Palace performance.

City currently sit just outside the Champions League qualification spots in the Premier League table, with one game in hand.

🕒 90+9 mins: Crystal Palace 1–0 Manchester City

Standing tall in this defining moment, the Eagles etched their name in football history. Eze’s lone goal, the team’s fighting spirit, and the love of their loyal fans came together to write a dream ending—

"Crystal Palace, FA Cup Winners 2024-25."