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TAKING THE MIC

Crystal Palace star Michael Olise hit by bottle before taunting Millwall fans during fiery FA Cup clash

MICHAEL OLISE was hit by a bottle during Crystal Palace's FA Cup clash against south London rivals Millwall.

The 20-year-old turned on the style in the second half to swing the tie in Palace's favour.

Olise was subject to abuse by the home fans
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Olise was subject to abuse by the home fansCredit: REUTERS
But the 20-year-old did his talking on the pitch as he got a goal and assist to his name to knock Millwall out of the Cup
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But the 20-year-old did his talking on the pitch as he got a goal and assist to his name to knock Millwall out of the CupCredit: GETTY IMAGES
Olise has four goal contributions in his last two games
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Olise has four goal contributions in his last two gamesCredit: REUTERS

Palace found themselves a goal behind early on in the first half after a Jack Butland howler allowed Benik Afobe to score into an empty net.

But an inspirational half-time team talk by boss Patrick Vieira fired the team up.

Olise drew Palace level straight from kick-off, cutting inside off the right flank and sending a shot cannoning in off the inside of the far post.

The Frenchman then hit the same post minutes later.

Olise then picked out Jean-Philippe Mateta with a pinpoint cross to put Palace ahead for the first time on Saturday.

Minutes after setting up Palace's second, Olise went over to take a corner, but was confronted by Millwall fans.

A bottle was hurled at the young starlet, who responded by taunting the home crowd.

One Palace fan responded to the incident on Twitter, saying: "Tears in my eyes, what a guy."

Another said: "And the commentators said he should be more professional."

There was also a stoppage in play after a flare was thrown onto the pitch.

The 2-1 derby win comes just in time for Palace's Premier League clash against rivals Brighton.

Palace haven't been beaten by Brighton since March 2019.

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