Kyle De Silva celebrated his first professional contract by helping Crystal Palace beat Cardiff City 3-0 in the third round of the FA Youth Cup last night.
The 17-year-old put pen-to-paper on a three year deal on Saturday and set the Eagles on their way in Cardiff by scoring the first goal after 18 minutes.
Wales U21 international Jon Williams had to clear off the line for Palace before they extended their lead through Ibra Sekajja, who was set through on goal by De Silva.
Captain Alex Wynter made it 3-0 just after the break to ensure progression to the fourth round, where they have been drawn to play either Liverpool or Notts County on Saturday, January 15.
The young Eagles team made it to the quarter-finals last season before being beaten by Newcastle United.
Palace: Charlie Mann, Aaron Akuruka, Kadell Daniel, Ghassimu Sow, Ryan Innis, Dan Pringle, Jon Williams, Alex Wynter, ibra Sekajja, Kyle De Silva, Jake Caprice. Subs: Nathan Daly, Ross Fitzsimmons, Jordan Clarke, Rhys Williamson-Murrell, Ronnel Dennis.
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