Michael Olise’s cup performance earns Man of the Match

February 7, 2022 10:48 am

Michael Olise’s performance in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win over Hartlepool United has earned him Man of the Match.

Olise collected an assist after just four minutes when Marc Guéhi turned home his early free-kick.

He then added a goal by striking past Ben Killip midway through the first-half, meaning he scored twice and assisted twice in 62 minutes of FA Cup football – including his contributions against Millwall.

The young winger earned Palace fans’ Man of the Match with 80% of the vote, beating debutant Tayo Adaramola (5%) and Marc Guéhi (2%) to the accolade.

After the game, manager Patrick Vieira said of Olise: “He’s playing with a lot of confidence at the moment. There’s no doubt about his talent; he’s a really special player. But there’s still a long way to go and a lot to learn.”

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