Match report

Crystal Palace Defeats Doncaster 2-0 in FA Cup

Doncaster

0–2

Crystal Palace

Feb 17, 2019

Doncaster

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Feb 17, 2019 · FT

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Crystal Palace secured a 2-0 victory over Doncaster in their FA Cup match. The Eagles opened the scoring with a goal from Jordan Schlupp in the 8th minute, assisted by Luka Milivojević. The second goal came from Max Meyer in the 45th minute, assisted by Andros Townsend. Despite some substitutions and a yellow card to Doncaster's Whiteman, Crystal Palace maintained their lead and secured the win.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Doncaster 0-2 Crystal Palace
• First Goal: J. Schlupp (8' - assisted by L. Milivojević)
• Second Goal: M. Meyer (45' - assisted by A. Townsend)
• Yellow Card: B. Whiteman (81' - Doncaster)

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

13 M. Maroši (G)
3 D. Andrew (D)
31 P. Downing (D)
12 T. Anderson (D)
26 J. Coppinger (M)
11 A. Crawford (F)
17 M. Blair (M)
19 A. May (F)
15 H. Kane (M)
8 B. Whiteman (M)
9 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

10 T. Rowe
22 K. Sadlier
40 R. Boocock
5 J. Wright
6 A. Butler
33 L. Jones
44 A. Lewis

Crystal Palace

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

13 W. Hennessey (G)
6 S. Dann (D)
34 M. Kelly (D)
2 J. Ward (D)
3 P. van Aanholt (D)
15 J. Schlupp (M)
10 A. Townsend (F)
4 L. Milivojević (M)
7 M. Meyer (M)
14 J. Ayew (F)
23 M. Batshuayi (F)

Substitutes

8 C. Kouyaté
17 C. Benteke
18 J. McArthur
35 S. Woods
5 J. Tomkins
31 Guaita
44 J. Riedewald

Timeline

8' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal

J. Schlupp · Assist: L. Milivojević
45'+2 Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal

M. Meyer · Assist: A. Townsend
60' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1

Off: Jordan Ayew · On: C. Kouyaté
64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Crawford · On: Tommy Rowe
64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Coppinger · On: K. Sadlier
75' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Batshuayi · On: C. Benteke
80' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Townsend · On: J. McArthur
81' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card

B. Whiteman
89' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. May · On: R. Boocock

Match Stats

Stat	Doncaster	Crystal Palace
Fouls	12	7
Pass Accuracy	77%	75%
Offsides	0	2
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	19	12
Corners	11	7
Total Passes	436	491
Yellow Cards	1	0
Blocked Shots	7	4
Shots on Target	5	4
Shots off Target	7	4
Possession	47%	53%
Accurate Passes	336	368
Shots Inside Box	8	10
Saves	2	5
Shots Outside Box	11	2

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goal by J. Schlupp in the 8th minute set the tone for Crystal Palace, giving them a crucial early advantage.
▸ Max Meyer's goal in the 45th minute solidified Crystal Palace's lead and secured their progress in the FA Cup, despite Doncaster's efforts to turn the tide.