Crystal Palace maintained their unbeaten pre-season record this afternoon against Danish side Brøndby IF. In an action packed clash between well matched teams, the Eagles enjoyed a host of promising chances but were unable to hold on to a deserved lead against challenging opposition.
Summary
- Roy Hodgson starts Andros Townsend ahead of Max Meyer, with Luka Milivojevic making his first pre-season squad
- Brøndby begin as the dominant side, pressing Palace well and attacking freely
- The Eagles move into the ascendancy, enjoying several promising pushes forward
- Wilfried Zaha makes it 1-0 Palace with a stinging drive home
- Half-time: Palace 1-0 Brøndby
- In another eventful half, each side enjoy several promising chances
- Brøndby pull level through Jesper Linstrøm
- The Eagles are denied after a series of close efforts
- Full-time: Palace 2-0 Brøndby
Brøndby appeared to start on the front foot this afternoon at Selhurst, surging forward with intent during the first few minutes.