Manchester United players celebrate defeating Crystal Palace to win the 2016 FA Cup final.
Manchester United players celebrate defeating Crystal Palace to win the 2016 FA Cup final.
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United was looking to claim a first FA Cup since 2004 while Palace had never won the prize in its 110-year history.
United was looking to claim a first FA Cup since 2004 while Palace had never won the prize in its 110-year history.
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Chris Smalling was booked early on for hauling down Connor Wickham of Crystal Palace.
Chris Smalling was booked early on for hauling down Connor Wickham of Crystal Palace.
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Marcos Rojo (R) gestures after coming into contact with Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace.
Marcos Rojo (R) gestures after coming into contact with Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace.
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Crystal Palace fans show their colorful and noisy support.
Crystal Palace fans show their colorful and noisy support.
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Marouane Fellaini came close to breaking the deadlock for United early in the second half. But the Belgian international's strike rebounded off the post.
Marouane Fellaini came close to breaking the deadlock for United early in the second half. But the Belgian international's strike rebounded off the post.
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It was Palace who would draw first blood thanks to substitute Jason Puncheon's well struck shot.
It was Palace who would draw first blood thanks to substitute Jason Puncheon's well struck shot.
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But United equalized within 135 seconds as Juan Mata finished low beyond Palace keeper Wayne Hennessey.
But United equalized within 135 seconds as Juan Mata finished low beyond Palace keeper Wayne Hennessey.
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The game seemed to turn in Palace's favor as Chris Smalling received a second yellow card and his marching orders in extra time.
The game seemed to turn in Palace's favor as Chris Smalling received a second yellow card and his marching orders in extra time.
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But United sub, Jesse Lingard, had the final say as he scored the winning goal with 10 minutes to go.
But United sub, Jesse Lingard, had the final say as he scored the winning goal with 10 minutes to go.
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