Leicester loses to the visiting team and reaches its sixth consecutive defeat
Crystal Palace wins 2-0 and extends the home team’s crisis, which remains in the third position
SUMMARY
Crystal Palace beat Leicester 2-0 at Leicester Stadium in a match valid for the 21st round of the English Championship. Mateta opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the second half, with a beautiful dribble past the goalkeeper. In the 32nd minute, Guéhi extended the lead with a precise first-time finish, securing the victory for the visitors.
THE GAME
The match started off tense, with both teams looking for space to enter the penalty area, but coming up against the opposing defenses. Leicester dominated much of the first half, controlling possession and creating more finishing opportunities. However, Crystal Palace came back from the break with a different attitude, scoring a beautiful goal after just six minutes through Mateta, and Guéhi extended the lead in the 32nd minute of the second half, with an incredible first-time strike, securing the victory.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE TABLE!
Crystal Palace confirmed their good form in the English Championship by winning yet another match, moving away from the relegation zone and temporarily taking 14th place, with 24 points. On the other hand, the team led by Ruud van Nistelrooy is going through a difficult time: with their sixth consecutive defeat, they remain stuck on 14 points and remain in the penultimate position in the table.