Exactly what happened and who impressed as Sunderland U23s beaten on penalties by Crystal Palace
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The Black Cats beat Stoke City in their semi-final tie last week to set-up a clash against the Eagles at Selhurst Park.
And the two sides will lock horns this evening looking to claim promotion to the top tier of Premier League 2 – joining the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.
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Hide AdElliott Dickman will once again be able to call upon the likes of Josh Hakwes, Oliver Younger and Dan Neil for the clash, and Sunderland will no doubt be buoyed by the fact they defeated Palace earlier this season.
So can they repeat the trick on the big stage?
Mark Donnelly will be at the game for the Echo, providing live updates and analysis from the big under-23 promotion showdown:
FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland U23s (Crystal Palace win 5-3 on penalties)
Key Events
- Sunderland’s under-23 side face Crystal Palace in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off final this evening
- The Black Cats will gain promotion if they can claim victory at Selhurst Park (7pm)
- Elliott Dickman could call upon a similar side to that which beat Stoke City last week.
ET29 - Not long to go now...
Palace are enjoying some late pressure as we head into the final seconds.
90 - TWO BIG CHANCES!
Huge opportunities at both ends!
First Wombwell breaks into the box with his cut-back finding Neil, whose shot is blocked.
Then down the other end, Street blazes over after being found in space.
Penalties, then...
Street is first up for Palace... SCORES. 1-0.
Hackett now for Sunderland...BLASTS IT DOWN THE MIDDLE! 1-1!
Hannam next up for the hosts...SCORES. 2-1.
Harris is Sunderland’s second taker...SCORES! 2-2!
M Boateng for Palace... SCORES. 3-2.
Neil for Sunderland...SCORES! 3-3!
Gordon for the hosts...SCORES. 4-3.
E Taylor for Sunderland...Over. 4-3.
Omilabu to win it for Palace...and he scores. Palace win 5-3 on penalties.