Palace get Shot of them!

October 22 2009

Crystal Palace reserves ran out 4-2 winners away to Aldershot.

The home side stole the lead from the penalty spot after Jack Holland tripped Shots winger John Grant in the box. Grant converted the kick past Darryl Flahavan.

Palace were soon on level terms after a probing run down the right flank by Kieran Djiali ended with a cross to Kieron Cadogan who slammed the ball into the net.

Cadogan had a hand in the next goal as he blocked an Aldershot defender's clearance and teed up Nathaniel Pinney who cooly netted for 2-1.

Nine minutes after the interval, Grant equalised for Aldershot with a superb curling effort that beat the outstretched Flahavan.

But Palace refused to lie down and went back in front through Cadogan who controlled Lee Hills' long pass and lobbed the keeper on the hour mark.

Four minutes later, the win was complete when Ryan Smith curled in a brilliant shot from the left into the far corner.

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