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daverave69 Flag Kent 12 Apr 22 7.51pm

Anyone brave enough to make a prediction?

We need to watch Kai Havertz he’s in red hot form

 

PALACE 5-0 BRIGHTON
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Nicholas91 Flag The Democratic Republic of Kent 12 Apr 22 8.14pm

I'm going for 2-1 Palace, Zaha and Mateta, you heard it here first

I suspect it will be a match within which we are vulnerable to a comfortable beating, or damn good thrashing, however conversely are not ridiculously far from pushing Chelsea close if not for a draw or in actual fact beating them.

We're a very different team now to what we have been used to this past decade. Winning would not require a miracle at Wembley, or a history making upset, just a solid performance with one or more of our attacking players 'doing it on the night'.

Once more, I am still a lot younger then most posters, and remember the excitements of being in realistic contention for a Division One Play off place, let alone genuine contenders for winning a cup, so bit of perspective there too.

COYP!!!

 

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
EagleinSF Flag San Fransisco 12 Apr 22 9.22pm

Can we win - Yes. Will we win - that depends on whether we show up or not. If we do and they have an 'off' day (like they have had recently then I think we'll win 3 - 1. If they play as they can then we'll lose 4 - 2.

So its a Palace win 3 - 1

COYP!!

 
thai-eagle Flag chiang mai 13 Apr 22 5.22am

If we give them a game and is left out for the final simply due to the fact that they are a better team, so be it. Will enjoy the occasion no matter what...

 
JazzPalace Flag Beckenham 13 Apr 22 8.03am

The game/result last night was the best thing we could have hoped for:

- tired from travelling
- knackered after chasing the game for 120 mins
- mentally shot after thinking they were going to win only to lose it AET

They’re there for the taking. 2-1 Palace.

 
Elpis Flag In a pub 13 Apr 22 8.57am

Originally posted by JazzPalace

The game/result last night was the best thing we could have hoped for:

- tired from travelling
- knackered after chasing the game for 120 mins
- mentally shot after thinking they were going to win only to lose it AET

They’re there for the taking. 2-1 Palace.

I dont know , they seem to have their spirit back after it left them with Abramovic's wallet . That counts for more than being tired and deflated after their CL exit .
Im less confident than I was so Im just going for 2-0 to the Palace

 
Slimey Toad Flag Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 13 Apr 22 9.36am

After last night, the game on Sunday looks much harder. Don't be fooled by so-called drained players. They have a large, talented squad and for all our improvements we are Crystal Palace, not Real Madrid.

They will want this cup.

 
mtp1958 Flag Oswestry 13 Apr 22 9.47am

Originally posted by JazzPalace

The game/result last night was the best thing we could have hoped for:

- tired from travelling
- knackered after chasing the game for 120 mins
- mentally shot after thinking they were going to win only to lose it AET

They’re there for the taking. 2-1 Palace.

I agree good game for us last night , but I think they will start fast then slow down 2-1 sounds good for me , but its a cup game COYP

 
taylors lovechild Flag 13 Apr 22 9.59am

Chelsea players looked completely broken at full-time last night, so it could well come down to how well they recover emotionally, as well as physically. Although it's an FA Cup semi-final will they be able to lift themselves to the same level to play us?

As is always the case against the big teams, we need some luck, for everyone to play out of their skins and for the opposition to be slightly off their game. The big teams don't really care about the FA Cup, so I think it's time we finally won the damn thing. 3-1 Palace after Chelsea taking an early lead.

 
Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 13 Apr 22 10.07am

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

Chelsea players looked completely broken at full-time last night, so it could well come down to how well they recover emotionally, as well as physically. Although it's an FA Cup semi-final will they be able to lift themselves to the same level to play us?

As is always the case against the big teams, we need some luck, for everyone to play out of their skins and for the opposition to be slightly off their game. The big teams don't really care about the FA Cup, so I think it's time we finally won the damn thing. 3-1 Palace after Chelsea taking an early lead.

I believe it would be viewed as an upset if we managed to beat Chelsea.
Should this happen we would of course then face either Man C or Liverpool in the final and to my mind the chance of us actually lifting the FA Cup is somewhat slim.
An FA Cup final brings worldwide coverage, accordingly a good show by our team will enhance our profile and reputation.

Edited by Willo (13 Apr 2022 10.11am)

 
crystal-purley Flag Purley 13 Apr 22 11.13am

To me it depends on the ref and whether he/she remembers that a foul in the centre circle is still a foul. IF the ref is decent and plays it well then we have a decent chance of winning but, I would want a strong side with at least 10 out of the usual 11.
Given all of the above I still believe we will win 1-0 or 2-1

 

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NEILLO Flag Shoreham-by-Sea 13 Apr 22 12.33pm

It's something of a 1990 semi final scenario.

Few expected us to beat Liverpool , few expect us to beat Chelsea.

If they are way off their best, we play to our full potential and get a slice of luck along the way, we can do it.

However, my head says 2-0 to Chelsea

 

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Booted Eagle Flag Bristol 13 Apr 22 1.16pm

Originally posted by JazzPalace

The game/result last night was the best thing we could have hoped for:

- tired from travelling
- knackered after chasing the game for 120 mins
- mentally shot after thinking they were going to win only to lose it AET

They’re there for the taking. 2-1 Palace.

Not sure I fully agree. Last chance for silverware this season for them. Tuchel will throw his best team at us and try to use last night's effort to his advantage. Worried nerves will also play a part. We looked really nervous against Everton in the opening minutes. If we start like that a better team will put us to bed in the first 20 mins. My head is saying 2-0 to them, early goal and another mid second half. My heart is going for a nerve wracking 2-1 to us. COYP !!

 

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Uphill Flag Bedford 13 Apr 22 1.36pm

Without Gallagher, and probably Olise, it is hard to see us winning when missing two of our best players even against a battle-weary Chelsea.

But, usually, class tells in the end and they have more of it - in spades.

An improvement on the two 0-3 league defeats will be progress and if we put up a spirited performance maybe, just maybe, we could spring a surprise.

 

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eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 13 Apr 22 1.38pm

Originally posted by crystal-purley

To me it depends on the ref and whether he/she remembers that a foul in the centre circle is still a foul. IF the ref is decent and plays it well then we have a decent chance of winning but, I would want a strong side with at least 10 out of the usual 11.
Given all of the above I still believe we will win 1-0 or 2-1

Talking of the match officials for the semi's . . . [Link]

 

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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 13 Apr 22 1.46pm

Originally posted by Uphill

Without Gallagher, and probably Olise, it is hard to see us winning when missing two of our best players even against a battle-weary Chelsea.

But, usually, class tells in the end and they have more of it - in spades.

An improvement on the two 0-3 league defeats will be progress and if we put up a spirited performance maybe, just maybe, we could spring a surprise.

I concur with these sentiments.
I am not expecting us to reach the final.

 
NEILLO Flag Shoreham-by-Sea 13 Apr 22 2.00pm

Originally posted by Uphill

Without Gallagher, and probably Olise, it is hard to see us winning when missing two of our best players even against a battle-weary Chelsea.

But, usually, class tells in the end and they have more of it - in spades.

An improvement on the two 0-3 league defeats will be progress and if we put up a spirited performance maybe, just maybe, we could spring a surprise.

Not disagreeing as such, but we didn't have Ian Wright available against Liverpool in 1990....

 

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Brinscalleagle2 Flag Brinscall 13 Apr 22 2.08pm

Cannot see any other result than a Chelsea win . Let’s us as Palace fans just enjoy the occasion.COYP

 
Eaglehamster Flag Storrington 13 Apr 22 2.55pm

The pressure is far greater on them. Palace team will be well rested. Form has been good, hiccup at Leicester apart. Brentford smashed 'em. Wilf may put on a show.

The ONLY fly in the ointment is that they are the better team.

 

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Vaibow Flag vancouver/croydon 13 Apr 22 3.00pm

3-2 palace...

 

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