Crystal Palace snatch late victory to dash Newcastle's European qualification dreams

Supporters of Palace were buzzing after Thursday evenings UEFA Conference League quarter final first leg triumph against Fiorentina, but the Eagles began with only one victory in their last nine league matches right after European outings (D2, L6).

A significantly altered squad suggested Oliver Glasners main focuses, but the home team appeared completely at ease in a subdued opening half hour where neither team produced anything significant which explains why Palace have managed a Premier League low of four goals in that phase of their home league fixtures.

The match finally ignited when Aaron Ramsdale parried Yeremy Pinos curling attempt and then extended an arm to block Daniel Munozs fierce follow up strike.

The initial efforts on goal were chased by a spell of Palace dominance, as Jaydee Canvot nodded a corner over the bar from within the six yard area, just before Lewis Hall stopped Munoz from connecting properly at the conclusion of a quick surge into the penalty area.

Yet right when the Eagles were building momentum, they suffered a setback two minutes before the interval, as Maxence Lacroix tried to cut out Lewis Mileys low delivery, only managing to reduce its speed and letting William Osula swivel to poke in a makeshift effort.

The pace stayed sluggish post break as Palace found it hard to find rhythm, depending on Dean Henderson to stop Osula following the forwards creation of a shooting opportunity.

Pino curled a near range effort astray before Glasner called on his substitutes, introducing three changes to try and add some offensive energy.

A free kick from Pino nearly breached the Newcastle backline, though Jefferson Lerma nodded against the bar from close proximity, prolonging the homesides woes.

That said, at the 80 minute mark, replacement Jean Philippe Mateta drew level with a downward header after Tyrick Mitchell cleverly played the ball across while challenged by Ramsdale.

Drama lingered until the end when Lerma fell after a challenge from Sven Botman, permitting Mateta to convert the penalty in added time to clinch a thrilling comeback for the Eagles.

This strike gave Palace their fourth Premier League home success this term (D7, L5), a tally that must rise if they aim to better what seems a guaranteed mid table placing this season.

A mere second defeat in 11 head to heads (W5, D4) drops Newcastle to 14th spot, now trailing their winning rivals as well.