Ipswich Town Vs Crystal Palace, Premier League: Jean-Philippe Mateta Scores Winner

♑Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a stunning winner as Crystal Palace achieved their first Premier League away victory of the season, defeating Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The match was tied at nine points for both teams at kick-off, but Mateta’s goal in the 59th minute changed the game. After a flick-on from his own half, he charged forward, dribbled past Jacob Greaves, and chipped the ball over Arijanet Muric from a difficult angle. Before the goal, both teams struggled to create chances. A notable moment was Palace captain Marc Guehi writing a religious message on his rainbow armband for the second straight game, despite Football Association guidance. These armbands are part of the Rainbow Laces campaign by Stonewall, promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. Ipswich captain Sam Morsy did not wear the rainbow armband, citing his religious beliefs.

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Updated on: 4 December 2024 12:21 pm

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༒Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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ꦬCrystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, right, challenges with Ipswich Town's Jacob Greaves to score the opening goal during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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🅰Ipswich Town's Harry Clarke, centre, and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze battle for the ball during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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𒈔Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, second right, battles for the ball with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, left, Cheick Doucoure and Jean-Philippe Mateta, right, during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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England Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town

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💯Ipswich Town's Jack Clarke, left, and Crystal Palace's Will Hughes battle for the ball during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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🔯Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy wearing a standard captain's armband during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.

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🌼Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi wears the Rainbow Laces captain's armband which has the words 'Jesus Heart You' on during the England Premier League soccer match between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road, Ipswich, England.