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Alan Pardew recalls Crystal Palace’s remarkable 1990 FA Cup turnaround

Crystal Palace’s run to the 1990 FA Cup final remains one of the standout moments in the club’s history, and Alan Pardew played a central role in one of its most memorable matches. Alan Pardew scored the winning goal in…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Alan Pardew recalls Crystal Palace’s remarkable 1990 FA Cup turnaround
Key Things to Know
  • Alan Pardew recalled Crystal Palace's dramatic 4-3 FA Cup semi-final turnaround against Liverpool in 1990.
  • Pardew scored the match-winning goal in extra time in the 109th minute at Villa Park.
  • The victory arrived just months after Crystal Palace suffered a 9-0 league loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Alan Pardew has reflected on the club's famous 1990 FA Cup semi-final turnaround against Liverpool. Pardew scored the decisive winning goal in the 109th minute of extra time to secure a 4-3 victory for Palace at Villa Park, sending the team through to the final at Wembley.

The triumph followed an embarrassing 9-0 league defeat to Liverpool at Anfield just months earlier. Pardew described the dramatic contrast as testimony to the squad's resilience, noting that the winning goal pushed his career directly into the media spotlight for the first time.

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