The Eagles were unable to claim the Uhrencup trophy this afternoon as they finished their pre-season tour of Switzerland with a 2-0 loss against local side BSC Young Boys.
Under the warm afternoon sun of picturesque Bern, Palace lined up with a strong starting XI – a side and setting enough to inspire relaxed confidence despite the form and prowess of the south Londoner’s opposition today.
However, juxtaposed to their immediate, perfect start on Tuesday night, the Eagles’ powerful composition was unfortunate with an opening four minutes that saw them fall a goal down and face the same uphill battle experienced by FC Luzern just four days earlier.