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Huddersfield 0-2 Crystal Palace: James Tomkins and Luka Milivojevic both score as Roy Hodgson's men claim vital three points to ease relegation fears

Daily Mail | March 17, 2018

Related Topics: Roy Hodgson, Huddersfield, Crystal Palace F.C., Man, Vitalism, Promotion and relegation, Fear

Crystal Palace eased their relegation fears by claiming a vital away victory against Huddersfield.

Roy Hodgson's men took the initiative after 23 minutes thanks to James Tomkins' second goal of the season.

They doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark, this time through a much more frequent scorer. Luka Milivojevic stepped up to convert from the spot to secure the three points for Palace.

Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins roared in celebration after giving Roy Hodgson's side the lead at Huddersfield
Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins roared in celebration after giving Roy Hodgson's side the lead at Huddersfield
Tomkins reacted like a poacher in the box to stab home the opening goal with 23 minutes on the clocku00a0
Tomkins reacted like a poacher in the box to stab home the opening goal with 23 minutes on the clock
Palace's top goalscorer this seasonu00a0Luka Milivojevic doubled their advantage by converting from the penalty spot
Palace's top goalscorer this season Luka Milivojevic doubled their advantage by converting from the penalty spot
Andros Townsend won the spot kick after drawingu00a0Mathias Jorgensen into fouling him inside the penalty area
Andros Townsend won the spot kick after drawing Mathias Jorgensen into fouling him inside the penalty area
Christian Benteke shows good balance and strength to see offu00a0Scott Malone's challenge and get a shot off at goal
Christian Benteke shows good balance and strength to see off Scott Malone's challenge and get a shot off at goal
Aaron Mooy loses his footing as he tries to bring the ball forward under pressure from Benteke and Andros Townsend (L)
Aaron Mooy loses his footing as he tries to bring the ball forward under pressure from Benteke and Andros Townsend (L)
Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp times his sliding challenge to perfection to dispossess the advancing Tom Ince
Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp times his sliding challenge to perfection to dispossess the advancing Tom Ince
James McArthur falls to the floor dramatically after two Huddersfield players tried to tackle him during the first half
James McArthur falls to the floor dramatically after two Huddersfield players tried to tackle him during the first half
Wilfred Zaha jinks back on to his favoured right foot and unleashes a powerful strike at the Huddersfield goal
Wilfred Zaha jinks back on to his favoured right foot and unleashes a powerful strike at the Huddersfield goal
Palace midfielder McArthur uses his strength to push Ince to the floor and regain possession of the loose ball
Palace midfielder McArthur uses his strength to push Ince to the floor and regain possession of the loose ball
Huddersfield manager David Wagner protests from his technical area after a refereeing decision went against his side
Huddersfield manager David Wagner protests from his technical area after a refereeing decision went against his side
Milivojevic goes close to opening the scoring for the visitors from a dead-ball situationu00a0
Milivojevic goes close to opening the scoring for the visitors from a dead-ball situation
Schlupp receives medical attention after sustaining an injury but is unable to continue and forces Roy Hodgson into a change
Schlupp receives medical attention after sustaining an injury but is unable to continue and forces Roy Hodgson into a change
Steve Mounie misjudges the flight of the ball and lands awkwardly after colliding with Mamadou Sakho in mid air
Steve Mounie misjudges the flight of the ball and lands awkwardly after colliding with Mamadou Sakho in mid air
Scott Malone screams in pain after he is seemingly injured by his own team-mate Mooy during the first half
Scott Malone screams in pain after he is seemingly injured by his own team-mate Mooy during the first half
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson looks on from the touchline amid heavy snowfall at the John Smith's Stadium
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson looks on from the touchline amid heavy snowfall at the John Smith's Stadium
McArthur loses his balance and concedes a free-kick after falling on Huddersfield midfielder Alex Pritchard
McArthur loses his balance and concedes a free-kick after falling on Huddersfield midfielder Alex Pritchard
Huddersfield substituteu00a0Rajiv van La Parra sends the ball forward amid pressure from Palace players and heavy snowfall
Huddersfield substitute Rajiv van La Parra sends the ball forward amid pressure from Palace players and heavy snowfall
Chris Lowe times his sliding challenge to perfection to hook the ball off of Benteke's foot during the second half
Chris Lowe times his sliding challenge to perfection to hook the ball off of Benteke's foot during the second half
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