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Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United: Players, Coaches React After FA Cup Final

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hailed his side's performance as they won the FA Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Crystal Palace at Wembley on Saturday.

Jason Puncheon scored five minutes after coming on in the second period with a fine close-range strike before Juan Mata equalised just three minutes later to force additional time.

Chris Smalling was sent off in the first period of extra time, but Jesse Lingard won the tie for United as he crashed in a terrific volley with 10 minutes left to play.

Experienced Dutch boss Van Gaal praised his team's display in difficult circumstances, as he made some history of his own.