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U23s Report: Eagles fall to resilient Magpies

Crystal Palace Under-23s fell to a strong Newcastle United side in the Premier League 2 Division 2 on Monday afternoon.

Summary

  • Goalkeeper Ollie Webber keeps out strong Newcastle pressure early on
  • A goal from Adam Wilson sees the hosts take the lead just before the break
  • Half-time: Newcastle United 1-0 Crystal Palace U23s
  • The Eagles start the second-half brightly with a flurry of chances
  • Webber makes a great save to palm Wilson’s header over the bar
  • Kyle Crossley doubles the lead for the Magpies
  • Attempts from Rob Street and Sion Spence are kept out by the Newcastle goalkeeper
  • Full-time: Newcastle United 2-0 Crystal Palace U23s

The two teams last met in December, with Crystal Palace running away 3-0 winners thanks to goals from James McCarthy, Rob Street and Sion Spence.