{"items":[{"title":"Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Doncaster Rovers (A)","body":"
Goals from Jeffrey\u00a0Schlupp and Max Meyer against Doncaster Rovers booked Crystal Palace their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Eagles headed into the clash at the Keepmoat Stadium knowing that a win would secure them their passage through to the final eight of the competition after seeing off Grimsby Town and Tottenham Hotspur in the previous rounds.<\/p>\n
Roy Hodgson rotated his team, but they were comfortable throughout and took the lead after eight minutes as Schlupp\u2019s deflected effort finished off a slick counter-attack from the visitors.<\/p>\n
On the stroke of half-time, Palace doubled their lead courtesy of Meyer. Andros Townsend put Luka Milivojevic\u2019s inch-perfect pass across to the German, who quickly dispatched.<\/p>\n
Palace will be content with what was a routine victory against Doncaster away from home.<\/p>\n
Here are our player ratings.<\/p>\n","author":"Luke Osman","image":[{"url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130311660-1200x800.jpg","author":"Laurence Griffiths\/Getty Images Sport","title":"Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace - FA Cup Fifth Round"}],"dates":{"published":"2019-02-17T20:42:46+00:00","updated":"2019-02-17T20:42:47+00:00"},"id":"17-23975","link":[{"rel":"self","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/readcrystalpalace.com\/2019\/02\/17\/crystal-palace-player-ratings-doncaster-rovers-a\/"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"application\/json","href":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/msn-feed\/?id=17-23975"}],"keywords":[],"slideshows":[{"images":[{"title":"Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Doncaster Rovers (A)","body":"
Goals from Jeffrey\u00a0Schlupp and Max Meyer against Doncaster Rovers booked Crystal Palace their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
The Eagles headed into the clash at the Keepmoat Stadium knowing that a win would secure them their passage through to the final eight of the competition after seeing off Grimsby Town and Tottenham Hotspur in the previous rounds.
Roy Hodgson rotated his team, but they were comfortable throughout and took the lead after eight minutes as Schlupp’s deflected effort finished off a slick counter-attack from the visitors.
On the stroke of half-time, Palace doubled their lead courtesy of Meyer. Andros Townsend put Luka Milivojevic’s inch-perfect pass across to the German, who quickly dispatched.
Palace will be content with what was a routine victory against Doncaster away from home.
Here are our player ratings.<\/p>\n","author":"Laurence Griffiths\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130311660.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130311660-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Wayne Hennessey - 6","body":"
Grew in confidence as the game progressed after a nervy opening. Solid enough throughout.<\/p>\n","author":"Christopher Lee\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1069794976.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1069794976-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Joel Ward - 6","body":"
Ward didn’t do a great deal wrong aside from a loose backpass in the first half. However, he failed to truly stand out.<\/p>\n","author":"Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1023873874.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1023873874-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Martin Kelly - 7","body":"
The ever-dependable Kelly was solid. He was composed and didn’t give anything away to the Doncaster front-line.<\/p>\n","author":"Dan Istitene\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1077840808.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1077840808-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Scott Dann - 7","body":"
Dann, too, was comfortable.\u00a0He was assured at the back and led by example.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Michael Regan\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130306157.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130306157-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Patrick van Aanholt - 6","body":"
Got forward well but did little of note. He worked hard and was by no means poor.<\/p>\n","author":"Dan Istitene\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1093330936.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1093330936-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Luka Milivojevic - 8","body":"
Milivojevic’s passing was outstanding. He played a part in both goals and set the tone of the match.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Marc Atkins\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1126983459.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1126983459-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Max Meyer - 8","body":"
Meyer found good positions and grew as the game went on. His efforts were rewarded with a goal, and he looked confident.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Michael Regan\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130304311.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130304311-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Jeffrey Schlupp - 8","body":"
Schlupp impressed in midfield.\u00a0His goal was somewhat fortuitous, but he worked tirelessly to overrun Doncaster’s midfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Laurence Griffiths\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130305610.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130305610-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Andros Townsend - 8","body":"
Townsend is another who developed as the game progressed. He assisted Meyer’s goal and was industrious throughout.<\/p>\n","author":"Michael Regan\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130300733.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130300733-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Michy Batshuayi - 5","body":"
Batshuayi looks rather off the pace. His touch doesn’t seem to be there at the moment, but this could improve with more regular game-time.<\/p>\n","author":"Michael Regan\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130308847.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130308847-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Jordan Ayew - 5","body":"
He worked hard but also failed to convince. His decision-making was lacking.\u00a0<\/p>\n","author":"Laurence Griffiths\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130308917.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130308917-160x160.jpg"},{"title":"Substitutes","body":"
Cheikhou Kouyate – 6:<\/strong> Broke up play well after being introduced.
Christian Benteke – 5:<\/strong> Did little to influence the game in the final stretch.
James McArthur – N\/A:<\/strong> Was not on for long enough to impact the match.<\/p>\n","author":"Laurence Griffiths\/Getty Images Sport","url":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130304188.jpg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/readeverything.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/02\/1130304188-160x160.jpg"}]}]}]}