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Manchester City finally cried without a coffin.
Manchester City fell victim to an extraordinary 0-1 defeat in the 2024-2025 FA Cup final against Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in London on the 18th (Korea time). Palace have made history of winning their first FA Cup since their foundation on 10 September 1905. It is the first major championship.
On the other hand, Manchester City faced a dark period without a trophy for the first time in eight years since the 2016-2017 season. It won no medals in major competitions such as the English Premier League (EPL), FA Cup, League Cup and European Champions League. Manchester City has become the best club in the world by winning four consecutive EPL titles last season and treble in the 2022-2023 season. But there was nothing eternal in the world.
However, the FA final was marred by the controversy over the decision. Palace took the lead in the 16th minute with Eberechi Eze's first goal. He shook the net by connecting Daniel Munoz's cross with a non-stop shot in a flashback.
Man City's counteroffensive was unimaginably fierce. He seemed to have a chance to score an equalizer in the 25th minute of the first half. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol delivers a long pass to Elling Holan. Holan sped away and Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson hand-picked the ball from outside the penalty box before winning it.
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Henderson was on the verge of being sent off. Video reading (VAR) referees confirmed the exit due to an intentional handball foul. But heaven helped. Henderson escaped the red card. VAR's explanation is that Holan's move created the possibility of scoring a goal, but not obvious.
Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney was furious. He is a "100% red card" through 'BBC'. How can you get this wrong?" And after hearing the VAR description, you should get rid of the "VAR. They made a mistake, and now they're trying to cover it up. It's a red card, and everyone knows it's a red card.'
The EPL's most goalscorer, Alan Shearer, said "Henderson was a little lucky. It was far from a goalBut at the same time, he blocked Manchester City's chance to score a goal.'
For Palace, it was a blessing in disguise. Henderson's incredible save gave Palace the trophy. Manchester City won a penalty in the 36th minute after Bernardo Silva collided with Tyreek Mitchell. Henderson saved Omar Marmusi's penalty.
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Henderson wore a hat in the second half to shield himself from the sun. Manchester City failed to open the goal that Henderson kept in the end.
Pep Guardiola clashed with Henderson after the match in a war of words. Henderson "I was just going to shake his hand, but he seemed disappointed by the waste of time. 'You got the 10 minutes you wanted (extra time) ' he said. Don't have any ill will."
Guardiola responded to the clash "It was nothing". As for Henderson's handball, he refused to be asked, displeased with "Ask the referee".
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
