Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Motspur Park, with Matheus França scoring the decisive goal at the start of the second half. Fulham had begun the better side and struck early, but Palace recovered before halftime and then completed the turnaround with França’s finish from inside the area.
The match was being played as a Friendly Match, and the result turned on the brief spell after the break when Palace made their pressure count. França took the chance with his right foot, giving Crystal Palace the lead they would protect for the rest of the game.
Fulham did not make the closing stages easy. They pushed for a late equaliser and sent on Rodrigo Muniz for Gonzalo García, while Ryan Sessegnon replaced Antonee Robinson as the search for a response grew more urgent. Palace absorbed the pressure and held their shape, which mattered once the game became a one-goal contest again.
That left Fulham with an early lead that did not last and Palace with a result built on one sharp moment and a stubborn finish. With the score settled at 2-1, Matheus França was the difference, and Crystal Palace left Motspur Park with the sort of win that rewards a quick reset after halftime and a defence that refuses to crack late on.
