August 24 2003

Crystal Palace

Italian Serie A side Brescia, featuring Roberto Baggio, will face Crystal Palace in a friendly match on September 6.

The Eagles were scheduled to play Ipswich on that Saturday but the game has been postponed due to Palace having five players on international duty.

So Simon Jordan has stepped in and lined up a match against Brescia for the rest of the squad and give fans the opportunity to see ex-world player of the year Baggio and co in action.

Chief executive Phil Alexander said: "Following on from the pre-season friendlies against PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea this a further opportunity for Palace fans to see international stars of the past and the future competing at Selhurst Park."

Both clubs will be working together on player development and training techniques in the future. Kick-off is at 2pm and tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for concessions.