In the tightest meeting of their pre-season schedule and against the toughest opponent yet, Crystal Palace overcame a well organised Millwall side to record their third straight victory of the summer and second triumph over local adversaries.
Summary
- Roy Hodgson makes three changes to the side which kicked-off against Charlton Athletic, starting Vicente Guaita, Max Meyer and Jeffrey Schlupp
- Meyer opens the scoring, netting on the end of a masterful Wilfried Zaha assist
- Palace show promising signs on the attack, but Millwall defend well for the most part
- Half-time: Millwall 0-1 Crystal Palace
- In a quieter second-half, Palace remain dominant but Millwall enjoy a stronger spell
- Each side makes a host of changes as the game enters its final throes
- Full-time: Millwall 0-1 Crystal Palace
As in their clash with Charlton, Palace began at a high tempo - wasting no time in restarting play or seeking the incisive through-ball.