<p>Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final for the first time in nine years as Ismaila Sarr&rsquo;s double and a rocket from Eberechi Eze sealed a 3-0 win against <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/football/article/aston-villa-edge-out-forest-2-1-23514472" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Aston Villa</strong></a> on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Oliver Glasner&rsquo;s side took the lead in the semi-final through Eze&rsquo;s long-range blast in the 31st minute before Sarr netted twice in the second half to seal victory (58th minute and 94th minute).&nbsp;</p>
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<p><img title="Oliver Glasner" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2025/apr/Glasner-mugshot_e.jpg" alt="Oliver Glasner" width="1280" height="720" /><strong><em>Oliver Glasner</em></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;All credit to the players. They had to work so hard to overcome a few difficult moments,&rdquo; Glasner said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;It was an unbelievable performance. The players stuck to the plan and we never lost our heads,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Eagles have never won the FA Cup, losing their two final appearances to <a href="https://mid-day.com/sports/football/article/man-utd-grab-late-goal-for-1-1-draw-vs-bournemouth-23529088" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Manchester United</strong></a> in 2016 and 1990.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery apologised to his supporters for his team&rsquo;s dismal display at Wembley Stadium.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;They deserve to win, we have to accept it. I feel sorry for our supporters,&rdquo; he said.</p>
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