Crystal Palace Under-23s stormed to an impressive 5-1 victory over Colchester United this afternoon as Mamadou Sakho joined the Eagles to step-up his recovery from injury.
Summary
- Both sides start well, with Palace slightly more dominant
- John-Kymani Gordon turns home a smart Tyrick Mitchell cross
- Mitchell makes it two moments later
- Half-time: Palace 2-0 Colchester
- Tafari Moore bags at the wrong end to add Palace’s third
- Substitute Kian Flanagan bags twice to secure five for Palace
- Mamadou Sakho completes 90 minutes for the Eagles
- Full-time: Palace 5-1 Colchester
This afternoon began at breakneck speed, with both Palace and Colchester attacking one another just minutes after kick-off.