Chris Richards came off the bench at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night and had a big say in the final result.Richards scored his first goal of the new season as Crystal Palace edged South London rivals Millwall 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout. The American defender also scored on his spot kick attempt after the two teams played out a 1-1 scoreline through 90 minutes. After a goal-less first half, Richards entered the fray and delivered the opening goal for Oliver Glasner’s men. Millwall failed to clear its lines on a corner kick in the 72nd minute, allowing Richards to poke home a loose ball for a 1-0 lead. A scrappy finish for Chris Richards!The #USMNT defender puts Crystal Palace ahead in the Carabao Cup third round vs. Millwall pic.twitter.com/RBLKGFKrIv— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 16, 2025However, Millwall would equalize in second-half stoppage time through Ryan Leonard’s flick-on header. Palace No. 2 goalkeeper Walter Benitez played the hero in the shootout, making two key saves to preserve the Eagles’ spot into the fourth round. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Richards, Justin Devenny, and Daichi Kamada all scored from their spot kick attempts. The Eagles will now prepare for a Premier League trip to follow local rivals West Ham United on Saturday.