Crystal Palace eliminates Middlesbrough from the Carabao Cup

Crystal Palace defeated Middlesbrough 3-0 on Tuesday to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at Selhurst Park. Jorgen Strand Larsen scored two headers for the hosts, and Daichi Kamada added a third goal to seal the result. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg stated that despite the exit, the performance represented a step forward for his squad against a strong opponent. Boro struggled to convert chances while trailing 1-0 and conceded two goals after the 55-minute mark. The match concluded a demanding stretch for Middlesbrough, which played five of its past six games away from home. The team now prepares to return to The Riverside to face Norwich on Saturday.

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