Seventeen year-old Academy forward Brandon Pierrick struck twice for a youthful Palace side in a hard-fought draw with AFC Wimbledon tonight.
Pierrick opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a calm finish in the box, before adding a brilliantly taken second from 20 yards in the 72nd – twice sending Palace into the lead against the League One side.
Speaking post-match to Palace TV, Pierrick said: “I’m excited, I had my opportunity and I think I took it. I’m pleased with my performance.”
Pierrick featured for the Under 23s towards the back-end of last season, but tonight is undoubtedly a significant occasion in his development – under the watchful eye of Roy Hodgson and a packed house.