Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Report

Scorer: Mateta 31’

Crystal Palace Secure First Win of the Season with 1-0 Victory Over Tottenham Hotspur

Crystal Palace claimed their first win of the Premier League season, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Selhurst Park. Eberechi Eze’s clever assist set up Jean-Philippe Mateta for the game’s only goal, pushing Palace out of the relegation zone and adding to Tottenham’s away-day woes.

First Half: Mateta Strikes Following Defensive Error

Palace entered the game still searching for their first victory of the season, and after a low-key start, they found an early setback when Jefferson Lerma was forced off through injury.

His replacement, Will Hughes, nearly created an opener, delivering a pinpoint cross that Maxence Lacroix headed over the bar.

The breakthrough came just after the half-hour mark, as Daniel Muñoz pounced on a loose ball and crossed towards the back post. Eze displayed superb awareness with a flick, finding Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose shot took a deflection on its way into the net.

Tottenham had limited responses but came close to an equaliser just before halftime, with James Maddison’s effort well saved by Dean Henderson.

Second Half: Palace Hold Firm Despite Spurs’ Late Push

After the restart, Palace looked to extend their lead and almost succeeded when Adam Wharton’s long pass found Eze in a marginally offside position.

Eze broke through and forced a save from Guglielmo Vicario, but VAR spared Spurs further embarrassment. Palace continued to press, with Ismaïla Sarr’s deflected shot and a close-range effort from Eze both calling Vicario into action.

Seeking a spark, Ange Postecoglou made a triple substitution, including taking off 17-year-old Mikey Moore, who was making his full Premier League debut.

Despite the fresh legs, Spurs couldn’t break Palace’s defensive resolve. Eze continued to threaten, this time with a venomous free-kick, while Vicario did his best to keep Tottenham in the game, making a strong save to deny Wharton late on.

Palace held on for a morale-boosting win, securing three valuable points and moving out of the relegation zone to 17th, two points clear of Ipswich Town.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s troubles on the road continue, as they remain eighth in the table, now three points adrift of seventh-placed Nottingham Forest.

Conclusion

Crystal Palace’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham not only secured their first win of the season but also lifted them out of the relegation zone.

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal and an impressive display from Eberechi Eze were enough to seal the points, while Tottenham’s road struggles continued, with just three wins in their last 15 away league games.

Oliver Glasner’s side will hope this result marks a turning point, while Ange Postecoglou faces growing concerns over Spurs’ away form.

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