Crystal Palace Under-23s fought back from two goals down with ten minutes to go to draw 4-4 in a thrilling game with Aston Villa, much of it in the most trying of conditions.
Summary:
- Palace start well in the torrential rain in the Midlands.
- Hayden gives Aston Villa the lead, firing in the rebound from Farr’s free-kick.
- Gordon equalises for Palace, nipping in ahead of goalkeeper Marschall to power home.
- Farr restores Villa’s lead, converting after Philogene-Bidace’s shot was parried.
- HT: Aston Villa 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Hale equalises for Palace just 21 seconds after the restart.