Match report
Crystal Palace Defeats Cardiff 3-2 in Premier League Clash
Cardiff
2–3
FT
Crystal Palace
May 4, 2019
Crystal Palace secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Cardiff in a nail-biting Premier League encounter. Despite Cardiff's late goal from De Cordova-Reid, Crystal Palace's early goals from Zaha and Batshuayi, plus an own goal from Kelly, sealed the win. Townsend's strike ensured the victory for Crystal Palace.
Key Facts
- • Crystal Palace led early with goals from Wilfried Zaha (28') and Michy Batshuayi (39')
- • Cardiff conceded an own goal by Martin Kelly (31')
- • Andros Townsend (70') added a third goal for Crystal Palace
- • Cardiff scored late through B. De Cordova-Reid (90')
- • Substitutions included Daniel Ward for Cardiff and Jordan Ayew for Crystal Palace
Lineups
Cardiff
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Etheridge (G)
- 2 L. Peltier (D)
- 5 B. Écuélé Manga (D)
- 4 S. Morrison (D)
- 3 J. Bennett (D)
- 17 A. Gunnarsson (M)
- 14 B. Reid (F)
- 11 Josh Murphy (M)
- 21 Víctor Camarasa (M)
- 9 D. Ward (F)
- 19 N. Mendez-Laing (M)
Substitutes
- 15 L. Bacuna
- 10 K. Zohorè
- 33 J. Hoilett
- 6 J. Richards
- 18 G. Cunningham
- 28 B. Murphy
- 32 R. Healey
Crystal Palace
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 31 Guaita (G)
- 6 S. Dann (D)
- 34 M. Kelly (D)
- 2 J. Ward (D)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 18 J. McArthur (M)
- 10 A. Townsend (M)
- 4 L. Milivojević (M)
- 14 J. Ayew (F)
- 11 W. Zaha (M)
- 23 M. Batshuayi (F)
Substitutes
- 26 B. Sako
- 7 M. Meyer
- 8 C. Kouyaté
- 21 C. Wickham
- 13 W. Hennessey
- 3 P. van Aanholt
- 44 J. Riedewald
Timeline
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11' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: Camarasa · On: L. Bacuna -
28' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalW. Zaha · Assist: A. Townsend -
31' Cardiff Goal · Own GoalMartin Kelly -
39' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalM. Batshuayi -
60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Ward · On: K. Zohorè -
70' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalA. Townsend · Assist: J. McArthur -
73' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Batshuayi · On: B. Sako -
78' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: Jordan Ayew · On: M. Meyer -
80' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: Josh Murphy · On: J. Hoilett -
84' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Townsend · On: C. Kouyaté -
90' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalB. De Cordova-Reid · Assist: N. Mendez-Laing
Match Stats
| Stat | Cardiff | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 21 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 276 | 446 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 173 | 336 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 13 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Crystal Palace capitalized on early momentum with two goals in five minutes, one from Zaha and one from Batshuayi, which set the tone for the match
- ▸ Townsend's goal in the 70th minute effectively ended Cardiff's hopes of a comeback despite De Cordova-Reid's late goal