Crystal Palace Win Big in Pre-Season Friendly
Crystal Palace secured a convincing 4-0 win over Swindon Town in their pre-season friendly, with Matheus Franca scoring a hat-trick. The Eagles' victory was one of several wins for Premier League clubs on Saturday.
What Happened in the Match?
Matheus Franca stole the show with a chip, penalty, and solo run, scoring three goals in the second half. Eddie Nketiah scored twice in the first 21 minutes, but Swindon Town managed to reply with a goal in the 33rd minute.
Why it Matters for Crystal Palace
The win is a positive start to the pre-season for Crystal Palace, who are looking to build on last season's performances. The Eagles will be hoping to carry this momentum into the new season, which is set to kick off in August.
What Comes Next?
Crystal Palace will be back in action soon, with their next pre-season friendly scheduled for next week. The Eagles will be looking to continue their winning streak and build on their confidence ahead of the new season.
The win was one of several for Premier League clubs on Saturday, with Newcastle, Everton, and Sunderland also securing victories. Coventry City, however, were held to a stalemate in their pre-season friendly.
Crystal Palace's starting XI included Walter Benitez, Caleb Kporha, George King, Oscar Mingueza, Tyrick Mitchell, Tayo Adaramola, Will Hughes, David Ozoh, Romain Esse, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, and Eddie Nketiah. The second-half XI included Remi Matthews, Eyimofe Jemide, Jaydee Canvot, Dean Benamar, Borna Sosa, Rio Cardines, Justin Devenny, Cheick Doucoure, Joel Drakes-Thomas, Brennan Johnson, and Matheus Franca.
