Mateta fires Palace past Brentford as Collins own goal seals win
Jean-Philippe Mateta fired Crystal Palace ahead with his eighth goal of the season.
The opener came around the half hour in a tight first period.
An own goal by Brentford captain Nathan Collins gave Palace a second half cushion.
Crystal Palace backed up their Carabao Cup win at Liverpool with their first league victory in four games.
Oliver Glasner acknowledged the team had little time to train after the midweek trip.
He said staff limited on pitch work to recovery and defending throw ins due to the schedule.
Nevertheless, Palace defended well and took three valuable points.
Brentford created chances but could not find a leveller.
The result leaves Palace well placed as their fixture congestion continues.
TLDR
- Mateta scores his eighth of the season to put Palace ahead.
- Collins’ late own goal gives Palace a cushion in a tight game.
- Palace win their first league match in four, following a Carabao Cup victory.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Crystal Palace