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Pierrick opener not enough in 2-1 defeat against Bristol City U23s

Crystal Palace U23s and Bristol City U23s played out an evenly contested 1-1 draw this afternoon, with Brandon Pierrick's opener for the Eagles cancelled out from the penalty spot through Antoine Semenyo.

Summary

  • Open game, with both teams going close to opening the scoring
  • Brandon Pierrick gives Palace the lead on 37 minutes
  • HT: 1-0
  • James Daly subbed off at half-time with an injury
  • Antoine Semenyo equalises from penalty spot on 72 minutes
  • Injury time winner for Bristol City through Tyreeq Bakinson
  • FT: 1-2

The opening exchanges saw Bristol City enjoy a lot more of the possession, however, the Robins were limited to passing around the back four and deeper midfielders, with the Eagles hunting down their opponents.