They certainly were happy when, in the 58th minute at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 26th April, Sarr picked up a square ball from Jean-Philippe Mateta, took two touches to steady himself – and unleashed a rocket of a low drive from 25 yards to find the bottom corner.
It was the perfect riposte – the perfect statement of sheer belief, just moments after having suffered a setback from the penalty spot. Sarr sprinted to the West side of Wembley, clad all over in red and blue – a moment of sheer joy erupting for the South Londoners.
“When I shoot the ball, I see the ball \[go in\]… inside I say: ‘wow’,” Sarr smiles. “But it's a goal from the fans I go to the fans, I celebrate it… it's so good, it's very, very good to go to the fans!”
Those same fans will be hoping for another day of jubilation this weekend, when Palace face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at Wembley for the chance to lift the trophy for the first time – and, if they haven’t already, seal their place in South London history.
“Everybody in the team, the manager… everybody needs to win this final,” Sarr explains.” I'm working hard every day. I know it's not easy, but in my mind, we’re going to win this Final.
“Yeah, Palace have never won this Cup, but maybe this is the first time. It's the moment, the win. The team is working for the win in this Final – for one trophy for the Palace.”