Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
May 19, 2024
Venue:
Selhurst Park, London
Crystal Palace hosted Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League match at Selhurst Park in London. The final score was an emphatic Crystal Palace 5-0 Aston Villa.
Match Summary:
First Half:
The match kicked off with both teams showing intent. Crystal Palace immediately took control of the ball, pressing high and creating chances. Their attacking trio of Mateta, Eze, and Zaha caused problems for the Aston Villa defense. At 8:24 minutes, Jean-Philippe Mateta capitalized on a defensive error by Aston Villa. He received a precise through-ball from Eze and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper to give Crystal Palace the lead.
Aston Villa tried to regroup after conceding. Grealish and Watkins combined well, but Crystal Palace’s defense held firm. The first half saw some intense midfield battles, with both teams eager to dominate possession. Just before halftime, at 38:09 minutes, Mateta struck again. This time, he latched onto a cross from Townsend, heading it into the net. The Selhurst Park faithful erupted in celebration as Crystal Palace went into the break with a 2-0 lead.
Second Half:
The second half began with Crystal Palace continuing their attacking momentum. At 53:06 minutes, Eberechi Eze unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving the Villa goalkeeper with no chance. 3-0 to Crystal Palace! Mateta was relentless. At 62:48 minutes, he completed his hat trick. A well-timed run allowed him to meet a corner kick, and he nodded it home. The Villa defense was left stunned. Eze wasn’t done either. At 68:00 minutes, he danced past two defenders and curled a beautiful shot into the top corner. Crystal Palace now led 4-0, and the fans were treated to a masterclass.
Aston Villa tried to salvage pride, but Crystal Palace’s defense remained resolute. The Villans’ frustration boiled over, resulting in yellow cards for several players.
Full-Time Whistle:
The match ended with a resounding 5-0 victory for Crystal Palace. The fans cheered their heroes, especially Mateta and Eze, who stole the show.
Key Highlights
- 8:24 minutes: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace opened the scoring with a clinical finish.
- 38:9 minutes: Mateta struck again, doubling Crystal Palace’s lead.
- Aston Villa struggled to find their rhythm.
- 53:6 minutes: Eberechi Eze extended Crystal Palace’s lead with a well-taken goal.
- 62:48 minutes: Mateta completed his hat-trick, leaving Villa’s defense in disarray.
- 68:0 minutes: Eze added another goal, sealing the 5-0 victory for the Eagles.
Key Statistics:
- Crystal Palace:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Corner Kicks: 2
- Total Shots: 13
- Shots on Target: 9
- Ball Possession: 55%
- Goals Conceded: 0
- Goals Scored: 5
- Aston Villa:
- Yellow Cards: 4
- Corner Kicks: 4
- Total Shots: 4
- Shots on Target: 2
- Ball Possession: 45%
- Goals Conceded: 5
- Goals Scored: 0
Final Standings:
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- Crystal Palace finished the season in 10th place with 49 points.
Head To Head Record
- Total Matches Played: Arsenal and Everton have faced each other in 60 matches in the Premier League.
- Arsenal Wins: Arsenal has emerged victorious in 35 of these encounters.
- Everton Wins: Everton has won 11 times against Arsenal.
- Draws: There have been 14 draws between the two teams.
- Crystal Palace has won seven Premier League home games against Aston Villa, more than they have against any other opponent.
- Aston Villa won the reverse fixture 3-1 with three late goals, and they could achieve a rare feat by beating Crystal Palace home and away in the same season for the first time since 1980-81.
Crystal Palace’s dominant performance equaled their best-ever Premier League finish, leaving Villa stunned on the final day of the season. Villa, on the other hand, faced a humbling defeat.
