Crystal Palace Under-18s secured their third straight victory and second clean sheet in soaking conditions against Reading on Saturday afternoon, with the talented side moving joint-top in the U18 Premier League table.
Summary
- The Eagles kick-off in wet conditions looking for a third consecutive win
- Reading have great early chance but Palace keep the ball well and land shots on target
- Fionn Mooney’s effort is parried past the post
- Half-time: Crystal Palace 0-0 Reading Under-18s
- Palace weather an onslaught of Reading corners
- Kevin Gonzalez comes on and instantly sets up Mooney to take the lead in 71st-minute
- Palace defend well to secure a third straight win and back to back clean sheets
- Full-time: Crystal Palace 1-0 Reading Under-18s
In the game’s opening five minutes both sides were finding their feet in wet south London conditions.