January 12 2005

Ricci Dolan

Palace reserves completed a league double over Premiership Reserve League South leaders Charlton with a 4-0 win.

Palace took the lead in the 31st minute through Tom Soares. Neil Shipperley won possesion in midfield and spotted Soares in space to his right. He released the youngster, who took the ball into the area and fired in off the far post.

The advantage was doubled three minutes before the break. Gary Borrowdale's free-kick went through to Emmerson Boyce, who steered the ball towards goal. But unfortunately for Charlton, Mark Fish cleared the ball into his own net.

Shipperley headed home Wayne Andrews' free-kick on the right byline for the third goal of the night on 64 minutes.

Substitute Ricci Dolan completed the rout in the 84th minute with a powerful drive from the dge of the area.

Palace move up to third in the league, a point behind leaders Charlton with a game in hand.

Palace: Speroni, Boyce (Wilson 46), Borrowdale, Togwell, Hudson, Popovic, Andrews (Smith 85), Soares (Dolan 46), Shipperley, Torghelle, R Hall.

Subs not used: Wilkinson, Hickie.