October 20 2001

Jovan Kirovski

Crystal Palace have taken over the top spot of the Nationwide Division One after a 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux.

The only goal of the afternoon was scored by Jovan Kirovski and it was the Eagles' seventh consecutive win.

Palace made a bright start with three chances from Dougie Freedman and one from Clinton Morrison.

Wolves had a good chance to score from a Kevin Muscat free kick, but Palace goalkeeper Matt Clarke tipped the ball over after it was headed towards his own goal by defender Steve Vickers.

Just before the half time break it was American Jovan Kirovski who gave Palace the lead with a right-footed drive from 20 yards.

After the interval it was a different story as the Wolves mounted attack after attack.

Carl Robinson, Adam Proudlock, Nathan Blake, Michael Branch and substitute Alex Rae all came close, but Clarke kept a clean sheet.

Freedman almost got a second, but his shot hit the foot of the post.

Nevertheless, The Eagles picked up all three points at Molineux replacing Wolves at the top of Division One.