It was a night of significant surprises and expected advancements in the EFL Cup, with a competition's front-runners suffering a shock exit.
The Eagles produced a dominant 3-0 win against Liverpool, sealing a remarkable hat-trick of successes against the Anfield outfit in the last few months.
This result signifies the South London club have now beaten Liverpool on 3 distinct instances, including a penalty shoot-out victory in the season's traditional curtain-raiser and a two-one league win at Selhurst Park.
The traveling supporters were heard mockingly chanting, "Shall we face you each week?"
Although the club's current successes, they have not once reached the final of the EFL Cup, having fallen at the semi-final phase on four previous times.
Their most recent semi-final appearance was in the year 2001, which makes their current run especially noteworthy for the club.
Compounding the recently acquired accomplishment, Palace had previously not claimed the Football Association Challenge Cup or FA Community Shield before the current season.
Meanwhile, other big clubs secured their place in the next round.
The EFL Cup continues to provide drama and shock results, setting up an intriguing road to the final at Wembley.
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