19 December 2020
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Crystal Palace Under-18s came from behind to beat Brighton and Hove Albion in a feisty encounter at Copers Cope academy ground on Saturday morning.
In summary:
Palace equalise instantly through Kevin Gonzalez (25)
Half-time: Crystal Palace U18s 1-1 Brighton
Eagles captain Aiden Steele puts the hosts in front (53)
Paddy McCarthy’s side secured the victory to overtake Brighton
Full-time: Crystal Palace U18s 2-1 Brighton
Crystal Palace started the game level on points with fourth-placed Brighton, albeit with a game in hand.
The visitors were in the better form, unbeaten since October 24 while Palace had lost their last three, but both sides started strongly, snapping into tackles and playing at a high tempo.