Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Patience was paid against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday as he celebrated the club’s first big trophy.

Eberechi Eze scored in the 16th minute in Wembley before an inspiration Dean Henderson saved Omar MarmoushPunishment.

cityalso defeated in the finals by Manchester United Last year, he enjoyed nearly 80 percent of the possession, but could not penetrate.

“I can’t believe it. We had to protect so much,” said Glasner.

“The spirit and community in the field were amazing.

“It was everything to be patient, we have analyzed that if you give them pocket, then they are so good.

“We had to be patient, let them pass, defend, and wait for the moment to attack.”

Glasner said palace He had learned from a heavy loss against City in the Premier League last month.

“They are so good in their movements, from losing 5-2 we learned that if you give pocket we will lose,” said Austrian.

“We usually attack more, but we had to be patient and wait for the right moment.

“When they play with four offensive players, it’s hard to defend, but in transition we knew we could create overload. No sides like to protect. It was a great goal.”

Glasner said Sunday’s training had been canceled and players want to remove Monday’s training as well.

“Special credit to players, they have never lost trust in me and training staff,” He said.