Crystal Palace FC coach Rob Quinn praises East Bengal FC players for their discipline

by FC August 1, 2024

“Really tough challenge…We had to work very hard to score and tough to break down.” – Crystal Palace FC coach Rob Quinn praises East Bengal FC players for their discipline

In a thrilling match at the Next Generation Cup, East Bengal FC faced off against Crystal Palace, ultimately succumbing to a narrow 1-0 loss in regulation time, followed by a 2-4 defeat in the penalty shootout. Despite the losses, East Bengal FC’s performance drew praise for its solid defense and resilience.

Match Overview

The match was tightly contested, with Crystal Palace taking the lead in the 24th minute through Finley Marjoram. His goal ensured Crystal Palace entered halftime with a 1-0 lead. East Bengal FC, however, showed great determination and defensive prowess to prevent any further goals, keeping the match within reach.

Regulation Time and Penalty Shootout

As per the rules of the Next Generation Cup, a penalty shootout followed the end of the match regardless of the full-time score. Crystal Palace managed to secure victory in both the regulation time and the subsequent shootout, earning a total of four points—three for the regulation win and one bonus point for the shootout triumph.

Coaches’ Reactions

East Bengal FC coach Bino George expressed pride in his team’s performance despite the loss. He commended his players for their immaculate defense, which was evident throughout the match. Crystal Palace coach Rob Quinn also acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by East Bengal FC, highlighting their discipline and well-coached gameplay.

Quinn stated, “I can tell they’re well coached, they’re well disciplined in their roles, which is credit obviously to the staff and the work of the teams. They made it tough for us. There wasn’t a lot of space for us to play, trying to play between the lines, and we had to be patient. Yeah, it was a hard game.”

Brief Scores

Crystal Palace FC 1 (Finley Marjoram 24’) – 0 East Bengal FC

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