Report: Palace Draw, Guéhi Scores

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Report: Palace Draw, Guéhi Scores!

Crystal Palace battled to a 1-1 draw against a resilient Newcastle United side at St. James' Park. The Eagles fought hard, with Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze causing trouble for the Newcastle defense, but ultimately had to settle for a point thanks to a stunning equaliser from Marc Guéhi.

A First-Half Dominance

The first half saw Palace take control of the game, pressing high and forcing Newcastle into several defensive errors. The Magpies struggled to break through the Palace lines, and it was no surprise when the Eagles took the lead in the 38th minute. A clever pass from Eze found Zaha in the box, and his powerful shot was deflected past the helpless Nick Pope by a Newcastle defender.

However, Palace couldn't quite build on their advantage and Newcastle began to grow into the game towards the end of the first half. They nearly equalized just before the break, but a header from Callum Wilson was well saved by Vicente Guaita.

A Second-Half Fightback

The second half saw Newcastle come out with renewed purpose. They began to dominate possession and created several dangerous chances. Palace were forced to defend resolutely and, in the 68th minute, their resilience was finally broken. A well-worked Newcastle corner was headed in by Joelinton to level the score.

The game then became a tense battle. Both sides had chances to win it, but it was Guéhi who ultimately stole the show in the 88th minute. A free kick from Eze was flicked on by Jordan Ayew, and the young defender reacted brilliantly to fire the ball home from close range. His goal was a deserved reward for a spirited Palace performance.

Takeaways from the Match

Despite the draw, Palace showed plenty of character and determination in a tough away fixture. The performance of Guéhi was particularly impressive, demonstrating the defensive solidity he brings to the team. Zaha and Eze once again proved to be a potent attacking threat, and their combination will be crucial in the coming weeks.

Looking ahead, Palace will be hoping to build on this positive performance and get their season truly underway. They will be looking to pick up all three points in their next game, a home match against Brentford.