Huddersfield Town exited the Carabao Cup at the third round stage tonight at the hands of out-of-form Crystal Palace.
The Terriers were beaten 1-0 on the night by an Eagles side determined to get their first win under new boss Roy Hodgson - Bakary Sako claiming the only goal of the game.
However, Town will not be devastated by the loss, with defeat meaning David Wagner's men can now focus on their maiden Premier League campaign.
Check out Examiner Football Writer Blake Welton's quick-fire talking points from the game below.
Key Moment
Joe Lolley’s poor backpass which eventually led to the only goal of the game was one of few ‘moments’ throughout.
Moan of the Match
With some many players given the opportunity to stake a claim for the first-team too many of them failed to deliver.
Talking Point
With a tough Premier League campaign and niggling injuries piling up - is this defeat more of a blessing than a curse?
Man of the Match
Tweet of the Match
Referee Watch
Lee Probert (Wiltshire) - Let the game ebb and flow without any major drama and issues throughout.
Atmosphere
Credit to the home fans who kept it going during what was a rather uninspiring night in South London.
Verdict
Town fail to reach the Fourth Round of the League Cup for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. Oh Well.
Line-Ups
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Speroni; Kelly, Tomkins, Sakho, Van Aanholt; Riedewald (Cabaye, 79) , Milivojevic; Townsend, Lee, Schlupp (Souare, 46); Sako (Delaney, 70)
Subs Not Used : Hennessey, Ward, Benteke, Mutch
Booked: Tomkins, Milivojevic, Sakho
Huddersfield Town (4-2-3-1): Coleman; Hadergjonaj, Cranie, Hefele, Malone; Billing, Hogg (Whitehead, 70); Lolley (Sabiri, 46), Ince (Mooy, 69), van La Parra, Kachunga
Subs Not Used: Lossl, Smith, Lowe, Zanka
Booked :
Half Time: Crystal Palace 1 Huddersfield Town 0
Att: 6,607 (Away: 490)
Next Match: Burnley FC at Turf Moor, Premier League, Saturday September 23 (kick-off 3pm)
