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U23s Report: All-action Palace battle in close-run draw with Dulwich Hamlet

Crystal Palace Under-23s again held their own against experienced opposition over the weekend, ending a physical battle with Dulwich Hamlet 0-0 at Champion Hill.

Summary

  • Palace take on National League South outfit Dulwich Hamlet in a pre-season friendly
  • Dulwich, who reached the FA Cup first-round last season, give Palace a physical battle but the Eagles hold firm to keep a clean sheet
  • Jay Rich-Baghuelou lines up for Palace against his former side, planting his header just wide of the mark before half-time
  • Half-time: Dulwich Hamlet 0-0 Palace U23s
  • Rob Street almost breaks the deadlock when his well-executed free-kick forces Pardington to tip the ball around the post
  • Palace secure a well earned draw against experienced opponents thanks to fantastic shot-stopping from the Eagles' Jacob Russell
  • Full-time: Dulwich Hamlet 0-0 Palace U23s

Palace began the game assertively, enjoying some neat touches in midfield.