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Brighton 2-1 Crystal Palace: Seagulls progress to fourth-round of FA Cup

Video Assistant Referee technology remained unused on its introduction to English football - but there was a hint of controversy as Brighton eliminated Crystal Palace from the FA Cup.

VAR was available for the first time in a competitive fixture in England, but despite suspicions of handball in Glenn Murray's late goal against his former club, was not called upon.

Bakary Sako's fine second-half strike had brought Palace level after Dale Stephens had given the hosts the lead at The Amex Stadium.

With a replay looking increasingly likely, and as he once did against Brighton for Palace, substitute Murray then ensured a fourth-round trip to Championship Middlesbrough with his goal three minutes from time.