Crystal Palace Under-23s recorded a well-earned victory over Cheshire club Crewe Alexandra on Wednesday afternoon, claiming all three points thanks to a goal scored following sumptuous link-up play between Jason Lokilo and Kian Flanagan.
Summary
- The game's first half peters out without much action.
- Both sides enjoy a handful of half chances, with Palace seeming dominant.
- After several near-misses from distance, Flanagan strikes home to take the lead.
- The hosts hit the crossbar but Palace hold out and return to London as victors.
In a fairly uneventful first half, Palace showed signs of dominance early on and enjoyed the better share of the few chances initially exhibited at the Railwaymen's Gresty Road.