Mateta nets eighth as Palace beat Brentford after Cup win
Jean-Philippe Mateta netted his eighth goal of the season to set Crystal Palace on course for victory.
His opener arrived on the half hour.
An own goal from Brentford captain Nathan Collins doubled the lead after the break.
The result followed Palace’s Cup win and ended their four game league drought.
Oliver Glasner praised the side for grinding out the win despite a tight turnaround.
Time to train was scarce after the Liverpool trip.
Glasner said the team arrived home at three in the morning.
Thursday was recovery and Friday featured a short training session focusing on defending throw-ins.
Selhurst will hear that message loud and clear.
TLDR
- Mateta’s eighth goal and Collins’ own goal seal the win.
- Palace end a four-game league drought after beating Brentford.
- Glasner praises a disciplined display despite a short training window.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Crystal Palace