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Alex Iwobi has broken his silence after suffering a weekend to forget alongside his compatriot Calvin Bassey following their FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace.
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi has broken his silence following Fulham's crushing 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
The loss, which also saw compatriot Calvin Bassey on the pitch, signalled a disappointing end to Fulham's cup run and left Iwobi gutted.
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18:59 - 29.03.2025
Iwobi and Bassey's manager blames three people for Fulham's FA Cup exit
Marco Silva was disappointed after his Fulham side were eliminated by Crystal Palace in the quarter-final.
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17:12 - 29.03.2025
We keep believing — Eagles boss delighted to reach FA Cup semis after flogging Iwobi's Fulham
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has hailed his side after their 3-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham.
Crystal Palace dominated proceedings at Craven Cottage, booking their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a commanding performance.
British-born Nigerian Eberechi Eze opened the scoring for Palace with a well-placed strike early in the match. Just four minutes later, Eze turned provider, setting up Ismaïla Sarr for Palace’s second goal, leaving Fulham shell-shocked.
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Despite Fulham's attempts to mount a response, Palace maintained control throughout the game. Eddie Nketiah sealed the victory with a late goal, capitalising on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past Bernd Leno at the near post.
The defeat was particularly painful for Fulham, who had hoped to make history by advancing further in the competition. Despite having both Iwobi and Bassey on the pitch, Fulham struggled to match Palace’s intensity and quality.
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The Eagles' clinical display ensured their third FA Cup semi-final appearance in the last decade, as manager Oliver Glasner’s side now sets its sights on Wembley and a potential first-ever FA Cup triumph.
After the game, Iwobi took to social media to express his disappointment. In a brief but heartfelt post on his account, he wrote: “Gutted… Appreciate The Support.”
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A message of frustration after being unable to help his team progress but also acknowledging the backing of fans during Fulham’s cup journey.
Iwobi has been a key figure for Fulham this season, contributing significantly to their successes in both domestic and cup competitions. However, this defeat highlights the challenges faced by Marco Silva’s side as they aim to compete at the highest level.
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Bassey also endured a tough outing, unable to prevent Palace’s attacking trio from dismantling Fulham’s defense.
Crystal Palace’s victory was fueled by standout performances from Eze and Mateta, who returned from injury to make his first start since his horror tackle incident in the previous round.
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For Fulham, attention now turns back to their league campaign as they seek redemption after this disappointing exit. Iwobi and Bassey will hope to bounce back quickly and help their team secure positive results in upcoming fixtures.
Meanwhile, while Super Eagles players like Iwobi struggled, others such as Cyriel Dessers and Kelechi Iheanacho shone brightly for their respective clubs.
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