At full time, the stats were simple: three goals for Crystal Palace, none for Middlesbrough FC, and a three-goal margin. That combination gave the hosts a clean sheet and a decisive cup result. The final score is the key takeaway, and it is also the clearest highlight from the match.
For Crystal Palace, the 3-0 result stands as a comprehensive win in the EFL Cup. Middlesbrough FC finished the fixture scoreless, leaving the outcome with the home team. In short, this post-match summary comes down to a home victory, three goals scored and no reply - the defining details in the scoreline. The clean sheet is part of the result as much as the three goals, rounding out Palace's win.