Sun. Apr 12th, 2026

Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle: Mateta’s Late Double Seals Victory

Jean-Philippe Mateta was the hero for Crystal Palace, scoring two late goals to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park. The win capped off an excellent week for the Eagles.

Newcastle had initially appeared to be heading towards a positive result, looking to recover from their recent Tyne-Wear Derby loss. However, a stellar performance from Crystal Palace, highlighted by Mateta’s clinical finishing, turned the tide in their favor.

By Rohan Chatterjee

From bustling Kolkata, Rohan Chatterjee has been covering world-scale sporting events for a decade. His special interest in cricket and football, supported by a deep understanding of bookmaking, allows him to create detailed analytical materials. A sports journalism graduate from Delhi University, he became a leading expert in Asian sports leagues analysis. Rohan regularly consults novice bettors and hosts a popular sports analytics podcast in Kolkata.

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