Crystal Palace secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage to progress to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The decisive moment came in the 37th minute when Eddie Nketiah found the back of the net, giving Palace the breakthrough they needed in a fiercely contested encounter.
Fulham pushed to get back into the game, enjoying spells of possession and searching for an equaliser. However, Palace held firm defensively and protected their advantage to the final whistle.
The victory represents an important result for Palace, who will now turn their attention to the quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of silverware.
For Fulham, it is a disappointing cup exit after failing to convert their opportunities into goals.
FULL TIME: Fulham 0–1 Crystal Palace
37′ Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace)
Crystal Palace march on, while Fulham must regroup and focus on their remaining fixtures.
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