{"id":9827,"date":"2025-04-03T10:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=9827"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:58:29","slug":"crystal-palace-rescue-point-at-southampton-in-stoppage-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/crystal-palace-rescue-point-at-southampton-in-stoppage-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace Rescue Point at Southampton in Stoppage Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crystal Palace\u2019s five-match winning streak in all competitions ended dramatically, but they salvaged a vital point in a 1-1 draw against Southampton at St. Mary\u2019s. It was a match full of tension, missed chances, and last-gasp drama\u2014the kind of Premier League action that keeps Kenyan fans glued to their screens every weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26bd First Half: Onuachu Strikes for the Saints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Eagles almost made a perfect start when Jean-Philippe Mateta unleashed a fierce shot from the edge of the box that rattled the crossbar. But Southampton opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Paul Onuachu. After heading a tame effort at Dean Henderson moments earlier, he made no mistake the second time, powering a header past the keeper following a pinpoint Mateus Fernandes cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oliver Glasner\u2019s Palace side looked sluggish and struggled to create clear chances. Even when they got a rare opening in the 36th minute, Aaron Ramsdale denied Mateta again. Onuachu remained lively for the hosts, but his finishing let him down late in the first half as the Saints looked to double their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd01 Second Half: Palace Fail to Capitalise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crystal Palace came out with more intent in the second half, seeking to secure what would have been a record fifth straight Premier League away win. Eberechi Eze had two promising chances \u2013 one effort went wide and another free-kick failed to trouble Ramsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite dominating possession, the Eagles lacked sharpness in the final third. Southampton, meanwhile, offered little going forward and failed to register a single shot on target after the break. They looked set to grind out their first home league win under Ivan Juri\u0107\u2026 until the final seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd52 Last-Minute Heartbreak for Southampton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, Palace found a breakthrough. Substitute Matheus Fran\u00e7a latched onto a beautiful Jefferson Lerma cross and powered in a header to snatch a late equaliser. It was a crushing blow for the home side and a massive relief for Palace, who extended their unbeaten league run to four matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcca Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n