*CRYSTAL PALACE 1-0 TOTTENHAM: MATEETA’S LATE STRIKE LEAVES ANGE POSTECOGLOU FRUSTRATED*
Crystal Palace secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, courtesy of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 81st-minute winner. The triumph marked Palace’s second consecutive Premier League win, leaving Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou frustrated.
*Match Highlights*
1. *Mateta’s Winner:* Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal, capitalizing on a Michael Olise cross.
2. *Spurs’ Wasted Chances:* Tottenham squandered multiple opportunities, including a missed Harry Kane penalty.
3. *Palace’s Resilience:* Crystal Palace’s defense held firm against relentless Spurs pressure.
*Postecoglou’s Reaction*
“We dominated, but couldn’t capitalize,” Postecoglou said. “The penalty miss was crucial. We must improve our finishing.”
*Vieira’s Verdict*
“We showed character and determination,” Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira said. “Mateta’s goal was the reward for our hard work.”
*Key Stats*
1. *Possession:* Tottenham (65%) dominated possession, but Palace’s counterattacks proved decisive.
2. *Shots on Target:* Spurs had 10 shots on target, but Palace’s lone goal secured victory.
3. *Pass Accuracy:* Crystal Palace’s 75% pass accuracy outshone Tottenham’s 72%.
*Premier League Standings*
1. Arsenal (29 points)
2. Manchester City (26 points)
3. Liverpool (23 points)
4. Crystal Palace (20 points)
5. Tottenham (19 points)
*Next Matches*
Crystal Palace hosts Southampton on November 3, while Tottenham faces Liverpool.
Sources:
– Football London
– Sky Sports
– Premier League
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