At first, there had been wincing, when Jean-Philippe Mateta was recklessly clattered into by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts with a two-footed airborne karate kick. Now that slow-motion replays were being shown from various angles,

Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after suffering a horror facial injury following a challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. The Crystal Palace striker took a boot to

Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital after being on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

Mateta was given oxygen on the pitch following the challenge before being stretchered off in a neck brace and taken to hospital.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after being kicked in the face by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts eight minutes into Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash.

Watch as Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts is sent off for a "dangerous" challenge on Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta which led to the Eagles' top scorer being taken off the pitch on a stretcher.

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta (27) was transported to hospital after sustaining a head injury after a reckless challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during an FA Cup tie on

Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a serious head injury after a reckless challenge by Millwall’s Liam Roberts in the FA Cup Round of 16.