Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over Millwall in a heated FA Cup tie, but the match was overshadowed by a horrifying injury to Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was stretchered off unconscious after being kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
The reckless challenge saw Roberts sent off following a VAR review in just the eighth minute, leaving Millwall a man down for most of the match.
Palace capitalized on their numerical advantage, with an own goal from Japhet Tanganga, a strike from Daniel Muñoz, and a late goal from Eddie Nketiah sealing the win. The club has yet to provide an update on Mateta’s condition, but fans and teammates rallied behind their star striker, hoping for a swift recovery.
