U18s Report: Palace suffer narrow defeat

Crystal Palace Under-18s fell to a narrow defeat at the hands of a competent Queens Park Rangers side this afternoon at the Academy ground in Beckenham.

Despite their best attempts and enjoying a handful of good, clear opportunities to build on a solitary goal, the Eagles were just edged by the Hoops, who looked to be the marginally superior side from kick-off.

QPR demonstrated their talent early in the clash when Dejarhn Grant exhibited great strength to hold the ball up for Cameron Antwi, who was well tackled by a Palace trialist. However, in the mix as the ball cannoned across the Eagles' box from the challenge, Khaliq Callender latched on and struck home from close range.

A goal down…