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In pictures: Townsend bags brilliant brace

September 26 2018

Andros Townsend

Andros Townsend

Crystal Palace are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win at West Bromwich Albion – and here's snaps from the game.

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Alexander Sorloth was named in the starting XI and he was one of eight changes made by manager Roy Hodgson.

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Martin Kelly came in to the side at centre half for the Eagles.

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Joel Ward started at right back but had to switch to centre half after Jairo Riedewald got injured on 21 minutes.

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Palace took control of this cup tie right from the start at the Hawthorns.

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Andros Townsend got the first goal after six minutes with a superb run from his own half and a 30-yard finish.

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The Eagles finally got the vital second goal on 76 minutes through Patrick van Aanholt.

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The left back celebrated in style in front of the away fans.

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Townsend then netted his second of the night to wrap up the 3-0 victory.

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It was the winger's first-ever brace.

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The players thanks the travelling red and blue army at the final whistle.

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