There will probably be no FA Cup run for Chris Richards and reigning holders Crystal Palace this yr.
Richards made his return to motion on Saturday however was unable to assist Oliver Glasner’s males keep away from a 2-1 FA Cup third spherical loss to non-league aspect Macclesfield. The 2 golf equipment are separated by 116 locations within the English Soccer pyramid, making it one of many main upsets of latest time within the historic competitors.
John Rooney’s aspect grabbed a first-half lead earlier than halftime as Paul Dawson headed house Luke Duffy’s cross for a 1-0 opener.
Issues obtained worse for the Eagles after the hour mark as Isaac Buckley-Ricketts doubled Macclesfield’s lead, giving the hosts wanted respiratory room. Crystal Palace did not clear its 18-yard field permitting Buckley-Ricketts to sneak a shot previous Walter Benitez.
Regardless of the second-half introductions of recent signing Brennan Johnson and veterans Tyrick Mitchell and Will Hughes, the Eagles couldn’t muster up a full comeback, struggling an early exit from the match.
Yeremy Pino pulled a late comfort purpose again for the Eagles, but it surely wouldn’t result in an equalizer in stoppage time.
Richards, who had been out of motion since struggling a foot harm on December 23, logged 90 minutes within the Eagles backline.
Strain continues to develop on Glasner and his males after seeing their winless run prolong to 9 matches in all competitions.
Up subsequent for Richards and his Palace teammates is a visit to Sunderland on January 17 in Premier League play earlier than they shut the month at house towards Chelsea on Jan. 25.