Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Crystal Palace came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park.
Adama Traore broke the deadlock on 31 minutes as the hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half.
But Eberechi Eze shifted the momentum two minutes after the restart when he nodded in Michael Olise’s cross.
Wilfried Zaha handed Palace the win, firing past Jose Sa to seal all three points and his side’s second consecutive home victory.
The hosts came close to opening the scoring on four minutes when Cheick Doucoure’s effort from 25 yards pinged off the right post.
Diego Costa drove into the area but could not beat Palace keeper Vicente Guaita, who dove to parry away any danger of the visitors taking an early lead.
Olise, who set up the first goal in Palace’s last victory at Selhurst Park, curled in a corner where Marc Guehi rose to meet it but nodded off target.
Palace saw more of the ball in the opening exchanges but struggled to find the finishing touch, turning it over in the final third and equalling their opponents on just one shot on target apiece by the 25-minute mark.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
As it stands, Wolves are 12th in the table, while Palace are in 14th. With only two points separating the two sides, there is a lot to play for in the second half!
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
It was all Crystal Palace in the opening minutes, but Wolves defended well. And when the chance came, the away team took it, catching Palace out of position as Adama Traore headed the sole goal of the half in the 31st minute. From then on, the match became quite scrappy as Palace looked to equalise quickly. They just couldn't find the spaces in Wolves' backline, and with boos ringing out during the half-time whistle, they'll have their work cut out for them in the second 45 minutes.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
HALF-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 0-1 WOLVES
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
NEVES HITS THE POST! His shot slams across the woodwork, and it comes back out. Before a Wolves player can react, it's cleared. His hands are on his head as he stares in disbelief!
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves break, and Adama Traore sprints across the field. He's brought down right on the edge of the box, and he stares in disbelief as the ref opts not to book anyone. Still, Wolves get a free-kick in a dangerous area.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
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