Crystal Palace Under-18s were held to a 2-2 draw against fellow Category 1 outfit Fulham on Tuesday afternoon, as they kick-started their preparations for the 2020/21 season with confidence. Despite an impressive performance, goals from Victor Akinwale and David Omilabu were not quite enough to seal an arguably deserved win at Bisham Abbey.
Summary
- Mika Biereth fires Fulham into an early lead with his side-footed finish
- Omilabu bundles the ball home to level the scores almost immediately
- A fantastic move results in Jesurun Rak-Sakyi teeing up Omilabu to make it 2-0
- Half-time: Fulham 1-2 Palace
- Akinwale almost adds a third as he fires his effort over the bar
- Fulham level proceedings through Xavier Benjamin’s strong header
- Full-time: Fulham 2-2 Palace
The game began in spectacular fashion as both sides managed to find the target inside the opening three minutes.