Crystal Palace win footballs richest prize

edwin May 05, 2013 0 Comment

After 90 minutes had failed to produce a goal at Wembley, Palace eventually scored the winner their second-half dominance deserved just before the halfway point in extra-time, when Manchester United-bound Wilfried Zaha who i believe is going to go on to be one of the best at his trade earned a spot-kick, which was ruthlessly dispatched by substitute Phillips.The victory will see Ian Holloway’s side return to the top flight after an eight-year absence and bank an estimated £120million. Gianfranco Zola’s Watford, who were never allowed to get into their stride, must try again next season after narrowly missing out on automatic promotion on the final day of the season.For Kevin Phillips, just like Wilfried Zaha, this might have been his final act as a player. In which case it was not a bad way to sign off. Palace are back in the Premier League after an eight-year absence and it is just a shame for them Phillips has so many miles on the clock and they cannot take Zaha along for the ride.The 20-year-old had tormented Watford’s defenders with the speed, directness and penetrative qualities that reaffirmed why United have already spent £15m to recruit him for next season. He was the outstanding player on the pitch and, in the end, it was he who forced the mistake that presented Phillips with the penalty that won this game in extra time.

Congratulations to Palace in getting up to the top flight again. Hopefully this time they will be able to sustain a stable premiership status.

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