Update: Crystal Palace have accepted a 120K deal for M. Lawrence from Ipswich. The opposition club are now free to negotiate a deal with the player. Youth Team:
Crystal Palace Youth draw Hull City Youth 0-0 Championship Match Preview Crystal Palace vs Blackpool
@
Selhurst Park
15:00 kickoff, Saturday 18th August
Referee: Clide Oliver
Crystal Palace Manager: Brendon Hedger
Blackpool Manager: Simon Grayson
Current League Positions: Crystal Palace (5th), Blackpool (11th)
Form: Crystal Palace (W), Blackpool (X)
Injuries: Rhys Evans and Paul Rachubka
Suspensions: N/A
Key Players: Stuart Lovell, Keigan Parker and Hoohalan
Miscellaneous:
If he plays, Paul Dickov will be making his competitive debut for Crystal Palace
Match Prediction from the National Newspaper: Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Blackpool
Squad for Crystal Palace vs Blackpool (Championship): B. Idrizaj, C. Morrison
T. Soares, C. Fletcher, B. Watson, P. Ifill
Jose Fonte, T. Craig, L. Cort, M. Almunia
M. Almunia (C)
Subs: J. Speroni, S. Green, S. Kuqi, R. Scimeca, J. Scowcroft
Tactics:
Penalty Kick Taker: B. Idrizaj
Free Kick Takers: T. Soares (Left/Middle), B. Idrizaj (Right)
Corner Kick Takers: P. Ifill (Left/Right)
Captain: M. Almunia
Half Time: A superb half by Palace in which they dominated with 2 goals from Morrison, both goals coming from set plays, one a tap-in off a corner after the ball went around the box for a while and the second off another corner. Score: Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Blackpool OVR Stats:
Crystal Palace/Blackpool
7 ~
Shots on Target ~ 0
5 ~
Shots off Target ~ 0
55% ~
Possession ~ 45%
78% ~
Pass Completion ~ 72%
75% ~
Tackle Completion ~
77% 3 ~
Corner Kicks ~ 1
1 ~
Free Kicks ~ 1
Full Time: A goal from Idrizaj just inside the second half gave Crystal Palace a easily defendable lead. No goals from then on so a big win in the end. Morrison gets man of the match for 2 goals. Score: Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Blackpool OVR Stats: 8 ~
Shots on Target ~ 0
6 ~
Shots off Target ~ 1
56% ~
Possession ~ 44%
81% ~
Pass Completion ~ 76%
72% ~
Tackle Completion ~
73% 3 ~
Corner Kicks ~ 1
2 ~
Free Kicks ~
3 ATT Stats: 3 ~
Goals ~ 0
8 ~
Shots on Target ~ 0
6 ~
Shots off Target ~ 1
0 ~
Penalties ~ 0
45 ~
Runs Made ~ 20
23 ~
Crosses ~ 6
5 ~
Key Passes ~ 0
PASS Stats: 56% ~
Possession ~ 44%
81% ~
Pass Completion ~ 76%
505 ~
Passes Completed ~ 381
5 ~
Key Passes ~ 0
23 ~
Crosses ~ 6
15 ~
Miscontrolled ~
17
46 ~
Lost Possession ~
69 Set Plays: 3 ~
Corner Kicks ~ 1
2 ~
Free Kicks ~
3
0 ~
Direct Free Kicks ~ 0
2 ~
Indirect Free Kicks ~
5
0 ~
Penalties ~ 0
82 ~
Throw-Ins ~ 54
DEF Stats:
72% ~
Tackle Completion ~
73%
13 ~
Tackles Completed ~
40
0 ~
Key Tackles ~
1
45% ~
Header Completion ~
64%
76 ~
Headers Won ~
94
103 ~
Clearances ~
174
126 ~
Interceptions ~
132 Fouls: 3 ~
Minor Fouls ~ 0
0 ~
Cynical Fouls ~
2
0 ~
Yellow Cards ~
2
0 ~
Red Cards ~ 0
1 ~
Minor Injuries ~ 1
1 ~
Major Injuries ~ 0
2 ~
Offsides ~ 0
Match Review: Palace were once again strong at the back only letting Blackpool have one shot which was off target. They dominated the midfield with great passing and kept possession well and for the first time this season, they played exceptional up front. Ifill had another spectacular game, with 1 assist, took the corners that resulted in the other two goals. He also made 1 key pass, 1 key header, 14 intercepts and was also threatened the Blackpool backline taking 18 runs past opponents. Morrison was given man of the match for 2 goals, 6 shots on target, 1 key pass, 12 intercepts and 13 successful headers. Also good in the striking position was Idrizaj who scored 1 goal, made 4 shots on target and took 10 intercepts. The only bad thing they will come away with is that Butterfield will miss at least ten days (according to medical staff) due to a groin strain injury which was suffered about 15 minutes into the second half in which he was immediately substituted. A fantastic result in the end for Palace and its a good start to the season. Update: Matt Lawrence signs deal with Ipswich, for 120K in which Lawrence accepted the contract offered by them and will be set to move within the next few days.