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U23s report: Palace harshly beaten by dramatic late winner

Official Site of Crystal Palace | October 2, 2020

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Crystal Palace Under-23s were cruelly denied a draw in a narrow 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa in torrential conditions under the lights at Selhurst Park.

In summary:

  • Recent Academy signings Reece Hannam and James Taylor made their full Palace debuts
  • The hosts create several chances but can’t force a breakthrough
  • HT: Crystal Palace U23s 0-0 Aston Villa U23s
  • The Eagles defend stoutly to deny Villa on several occasions
  • Tyreik Wright steals the three points with a low sho tin stoppage time (90+2)
  • FT: Crystal Palace U23s 0-1 Aston Villa
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Despite making six changes from their most recent game against Norwich City, Palace started swiftly in front of first-team management team Roy Hodgson and Ray Lewington, and the first chance of the game fell to the hosts just five minutes in.

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