Bournemouth surged ahead with a 2-0 lead in the first half, only to see Jean-Philippe Mateta equalize with two quick goals within five minutes. However, the Cherries reclaimed the lead in the 89th minute, only for Mateta to complete his hat trick from the penalty spot, resulting in an exhilarating 3-3 draw at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
WATCH — Full match replay of Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
What a match! Bournemouth, for much of the game, found themselves sitting atop the live Premier League standings ahead of fixtures involving Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. Eli Kroupi, just 19, netted his first Premier League goal on his full debut in the 7th minute and doubled the lead in the 38th minute. Mateta then pulled Crystal Palace back into the game with two goals in the 64th and 69th minutes, dominating the second half and limiting Bournemouth to just two shots from the 46th to the 88th minute.
Ryan Christie thought he had clinched the win for Bournemouth with a strike from Marcus Tavernier’s cross in the 89th minute, but there was one last twist in the tale. Mateta equalized with a penalty in the 97th minute and nearly scored the game-winner moments later, only to sky his chance from close range and find himself in despair by the final whistle.
Upcoming Fixtures
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Live Updates from Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – by Andy Edwards
Final Score: Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth
Goals: Eli Kroupi (7′, 38′), Jean-Philippe Mateta (64′, 69′, 90’+7), Ryan Christie (89′)
GOAL! Mateta completes his hat trick from the penalty spot (90’+7)
Mateta secures an equalizer and completes his hat-trick.
Jean-Philippe Mateta scores from the penalty spot to level the match at 3-3 against Bournemouth.
GOAL! Christie puts Bournemouth ahead at 3-2 (89′)
Christie’s late goal gives Bournemouth a dramatic lead.
Ryan Christie’s finish in the 89th minute puts the Cherries ahead 3-2 against Crystal Palace.
GOAL! Mateta equalizes at 2-2 (69′)
Mateta scores to equalize the match.
Jean-Philippe Mateta nets his second goal, bringing Crystal Palace level at 2-2 against Bournemouth.
GOAL! Mateta scores to make it 1-2 (64′)
Mateta pulls one back for Palace.
After a VAR check, Mateta’s goal stands and makes it a one-goal game for Crystal Palace.
GOAL! Kroupi scores his second, making it 0-2 (38′)
Kroupi doubles the lead for Bournemouth.
Eli Junior Kroupi scores again to extend Bournemouth’s lead to 2-0.
GOAL! Kroupi opens the scoring, making it 0-1 (7′)
Kroupi scores on his debut.
Eli Junior Kroupi heads in from close range to give Bournemouth an early lead.
Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace
Henderson – Richards, Lacroix, Guehi – Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell – Sarr, Pino, Mateta
Bournemouth
Petrovic – Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert – Adams, Scott, Kluivert – Semenyo, Tavernier, Kroupi
How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Live, Stream Link, and Start Time
Kick-off: 10 am ET, Saturday
Venue: Selhurst Park — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Crystal Palace (6th, 12 points) were the last unbeaten team in the Premier League until a recent 2-1 defeat to Everton. After taking the lead with a goal from Daniel Munoz, they succumbed to two second-half goals from the Toffees, with Jack Grealish sealing the win in stoppage time.
Bournemouth (4th, 14 points) faced off against Liverpool in their opener but have steadily climbed the table since. They made a remarkable comeback against opponents, scoring three goals late in their recent match. Since their season-opening loss, they have only conceded multiple goals once.
Injuries Updates
Crystal Palace
OUT: Cheick Doucoure (knee), Chadi Riad (knee), Caleb Kporha (back)
Bournemouth
OUT: David Brooks (undisclosed), Enes Unal (knee), Julio Soler (U20 World Cup) | QUESTIONABLE: Adam Smith (thigh)
Prediction
A slow buildup followed by a flurry of late goals. Crystal Palace 1-2 Bournemouth.