Kamada's cold-blooded chip propels Palace into Carabao Cup

Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada, who plays for Crystal Palace, entered the Carabao Cup third‑round tie against Middlesbrough on 8 September and scored a dazzling chip that helped his side secure a 3‑0 win and a place in the fourth round.

Kamada was introduced fourteen minutes into the second half with Palace already two‑nil up. Six minutes later, defender Tomiyasu Kenyo sent a vertical pass to striker Strand Larsen, whose clever lay‑off found Kamada on the half‑way line. The Japanese international surged forward, slipped past a defender and, from just outside the penalty area, lofted a perfect right‑footed loop that left the goalkeeper stranded.

The local paper Northern Echo described the finish as “cold‑blooded”, praising the composure of the substitute who delivered the decisive blow from a swift counter‑attack. It highlighted the rapid transition from Larsen’s pass to Kamada’s “exceptionally calm” execution.

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The match concluded without further incident, confirming a 3‑0 victory for Crystal Palace and guaranteeing their progression to the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Kamada’s impact off the bench has drawn considerable attention, and observers expect his presence to be a focal point for Palace’s upcoming fixtures in the competition.