Brighton and Hove had 70% possession and shot 16 times on target, but failed to score the goal that would have turned the tables.
The figure of the meeting was Solly March. The Brighton and Hove midfielder stood out against Crystal Palace as he scored 1 goal, made 46 correct passes, stole 2 balls and kicked 4 times on target.
On the other hand, James Tomkins was key. The Crystal Palace defender was important as he scored 1 goal and cleared 3 dangerous balls.
It was a game with many fouls and numerous interruptions. There were several cautioned: Alexis Mac Allister, Will Hughes, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eberechi Eze and Tyrick Mitchell.
Crystal P.’s coach, Patrick Vieira, arranged a 4-5-1 formation on the field with Vicente Guaita in goal; Nathaniel Clyne, James Tomkins, Marc Guéhi and Tyrick Mitchell on the defensive line; Cheick Doucouré, Will Hughes, Jordan Ayew, Michael Olise and Jeffrey Schlupp in the middle; and Jean-Philippe Mateta in attack.
For their part, those led by Roberto De Zerbi planted themselves with a 4-5-1 strategy with Robert Sánchez under the three sticks; Jöel Veltman, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk and Pervis Estupiñán in defense; Pascal Gross, Moisés Caicedo, Solly March, Alexis Mac Allister and Kaoru Mitoma in midfield; and Deniz Undav up front.
The designated referee for the match was Michael Oliver.
Crystal P. will visit Brentford on the next day, while Brighton will host Fulham at the American Express Community Stadium.
The local is in twelfth place with 25 points, while the visitor reached 35 points and is placed in sixth place in the tournament.
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