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Luton leave it late as Jacob Brown goal sinks Crystal Palace
Luton leave it late as Jacob Brown goal sinks Crystal Palace
Luton won for the second time in the Premier League this season as substitute Jacob Brown’s dramatic late goal earned a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road. A stolid match burst suddenly to life 18 minutes from time when defender Teden Mengi blasted Rob Edwards’ side into the lead from a corner, just reward for the pressure they had put Palace under in the second half. Michael Oliseh levelled within seconds for the visitors, a brilliant goal that deserved more than to be in a losing cause. But Luton, buoyed by the 10-point deduction handed to Everton this week, roared back, sealing a first top-flight home win in more than 30 years when Brown nipped between defender and goalkeeper seven minutes from time to nick it. The hosts dominated the ball in the opening 20 minutes but with little clear idea of how to hurt Palace. The visitors by contrast were superior in possession and almost made it count after 23 minutes. Eberechi Eze blasted low from range and brought a diving save from Thomas Kaminski, with the goalkeeper up quickly to deny Jeffrey Schlupp on the rebound with a superb block. Amari’i Bell thumped a speculative drive from all of 40 yards that Sam Johnstone took the sting out of well with two solid palms. It encapsulated Luton’s approach in the first period as they found the route to goal, both out wide and centrally, barred by an organised Palace rearguard. Tom Lockyer tripped Eze 20 yards out to give Palace a final shot at breaking the deadlock before half-time, but the forward’s free-kick lacked the power to beat Kaminski who saved comfortably. It was the kind of tame, ponderous effort that a languid first half had deserved. Cheick Doucoure left the field on a stretcher shortly after half-time, having gone down off the ball. It seemed to unsettle Palace and Luton were quickly on top, Chiedozie Ogbene coming to life down the left with a series of driving runs. Odsonne Edouard put the ball in the net with a cool finish on the rebound after Lockyer blocked his initial shot, but VAR intervened, ruling the striker had handled the ball as it clipped up off the Luton skipper. A goal at that stage for Palace would have been completely against the run of play. When Luton’s goal arrived minutes later, it was utterly deserved. Alfie Doughty’s corner was floated over left-footed and arrived in a cluster of bodies eight yards out. As heads flew towards the ball, Mengi peeled away in anticipation at the far post and, as it dropped at his feet, he showed consummate cool to take a touch and drive it low across goal into the corner. There was barely time to assess what three points might do for Luton’s survival hopes before Palace equalised, Oliseh showing why the club strived so hard to keep him in the summer with a sublime solo goal, stepping in off the left and bending a cool, arching finish high past Kaminski. But Luton were not done and it was Palace’s tormentor Ogbene who made the goal that would win it. His cross from the right pitched awkwardly inside the box but should nevertheless have been a simple mop-up job for Joachim Andersen. Instead, the defender allowed the ball to run across him and there darting between him and the goalkeeper was Brown, lunging in to prod Luton back in front. Andersen had the chance to make amends when he shot low towards Kaminski’s near post, the keeper turning it behind well with a strong right foot, before Jefferson Lerma hit a post in stoppage time. But Luton held on to put life into their survival bid. Read More Jonathan Obika’s last-gasp equaliser earns Motherwell point at Celtic Tomas Soucek nets late winner as West Ham fight back to beat sorry Burnley Brighton return to winning ways by edging Forest in thriller Opposing managers happy with a point as Manchester City and Liverpool draw Banner calling for release of activist in UAE flown over Etihad Stadium Man Utd have reached ‘turning point’ ahead of crucial week – Erik ten Hag
2023-11-26 01:45
History no help to All Blacks before World Cup semi, says Foster
History no help to All Blacks before World Cup semi, says Foster
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said on Thursday past Rugby World Cup semi-finals will count for nothing during this weekend's...
2023-10-19 21:27
NBA Draft rumors: Wenbanyama Summer League, Pistons trade, Harden-Rockets fallout
NBA Draft rumors: Wenbanyama Summer League, Pistons trade, Harden-Rockets fallout
NBA Draft rumors: Spurs hope Victor Wembanyama plays in Summer LeagueThere has been much speculation about whether or not Victor Wembanyama will appear in Summer League action for the San Antonio Spurs, who have practically already drafted him with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.W...
2023-06-19 22:28
Newcastle agree fee with Leicester for Harvey Barnes transfer
Newcastle agree fee with Leicester for Harvey Barnes transfer
Newcastle agree fee with Leicester for the transfer of winger Harvey Barnes.
2023-07-20 04:52
Williamson's 33 points on near-perfect shooting lift Pelicans past 76ers 124-114
Williamson's 33 points on near-perfect shooting lift Pelicans past 76ers 124-114
Zion Williamson scored 33 points and the New Orleans Pelicans took a 124-114 victory over a Philadelphia 76ers squad playing without star center Joel Embiid
2023-11-30 12:24
Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Ricky Castillo wins pro debut on Korn Ferry Tour
Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Ricky Castillo wins pro debut on Korn Ferry Tour
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Leona Maguire played her final six holes in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the Meijer LPGA Classic by two strokes, her second tour victory.
2023-06-19 08:22
76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Philadelphia 76ers have traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers
2023-10-31 20:26
Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games
Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games
Olympic sports bodies meet Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about if and how Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games
2023-05-31 13:58
Olympic organizers to release more than 400,000 new tickets for the Paris Games and Paralympics
Olympic organizers to release more than 400,000 new tickets for the Paris Games and Paralympics
Olympic organizers will release 400,000 extra tickets for next year’s Paris Games and the Paralympics at the end of the month
2023-11-23 01:20
Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says
Michigan prepared to take Big Ten to court if punished without full investigation, AP source says
Michigan is preparing to take possible legal action if the Big Ten punishes the football program before a full investigation of allegations of an impermissible scouting and sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by a low-level staffer
2023-11-08 07:23
Leverkusen strikes late to hold Bayern 2-2 in Munich to declare itself a Bundesliga title contender
Leverkusen strikes late to hold Bayern 2-2 in Munich to declare itself a Bundesliga title contender
Exequiel Palacios has scored a penalty in injury time for Bayer Leverkusen to hold 11-time defending champion Bayern Munich 2-2 away and declare itself a Bundesliga title contender
2023-09-16 06:19
Nebraska fans have gone to some dark places after losing Dylan Raiola
Nebraska fans have gone to some dark places after losing Dylan Raiola
Nebraska fans are still reeling over losing out on No. 1 prospect Dylan Raiola this summer. Who wouldn't be?Dylan Raiola broke every Nebraska fan's heart earlier this month when he committed to Georgia. The No. 1 prospect in the 2024 recruiting class snubbed his father's alma mate...
2023-06-01 06:18