Bit of a scrappy one with not many chances at each end. I agreed with a Palace fan on the train that we had the best of it but ultimately a draw was a fair reflection. He seemed to reckon it was a stonewall pen towards the end with Federici coming out but I was pretty certain he got a touch on the ball I didn't see a push for the dissallowed goal but it was a pretty packed box, with bodies all over the place. It's a shame as it would have made the trip worthwhile. Mills looked better and dealt well enough with the dangerous Zaha (a petulant little boy as it happens). Another draw isn't ideal but we looked pretty tight at the back against a Palace side playing really well. They were pretty poor today and we werent ruthless enough with the few chances we did have. Although we defended well I really feel like there's a lack of fluency in attack, not helped by the hoofballs from the back. Palace showed a real urge to get the ball down and move it about. I don't think we're lacking quality but it's a similar story to the run of draws last year when we weren't quite getting the rub of the green and squeezing the extra points out of games. Onto the next one.
manny96

Decent game, burst into life in the second half which we completely dominated, albeit for an clear palace penalty which we got lucky. Sheer jubilation turned into sheer frustration in a split second as Gorkss saw. Ref bottled that as he didnt give that penalty five minutes earlier. We need to have better composure. Should have scored from numerous chances in second half. Great cross by Mcanuff for I think Le fondre to head wide, then quality ball from Kebe for him to hit the bar. If we had a little more confidence we would have won easily, against a very poor Palace. Gorkss was outstanding as always. Leigertwood and Karacan worked hard and seem to be forming a good partnership. Kanu has disappointed me in last two games. Never takes on his man and seems bereft of confidence. Church was poor, but Cummings looks class at the moment, and forms a good partnership with Mcanuff. All in all would have taken a draw before the game, but after controlling second half disappointed not to take one of our chances. Atmosphere was quality, although there was one kid trying to sing songs and getting frustrated no one was joining in. He was singing 'sit down and behave urself a lot', which made me think he needs to look in the mirror.
Carlos

Crystal Palace lost valuable ground in the Championship's promotion race as they were held at home by Reading. In an open match, Palace thought they had taken the lead when Glenn Murray slotted home only to be denied by a marginal offside call. Reading, unbeaten since 10 September, went close when Noel Hunt's header from Jimmy Kebe's cross hit the post. And Kaspars Gorkss had a last-minute header ruled out for the visitors for pushing an opponent. For Reading, the result was their fourth draw in five matches yet had it not been for Palace keeper Julian Speroni they might have collected all three points. Jem Karacan saw an early effort well saved by Speroni while the keeper had to make a superb stop to thwart Karacan's 20-yard drive later in the half. Palace thought they had taken the lead five minutes before the break when Murray latched on to Williams' through-ball and beat Adam Federici, only to be denied by the assistant's flag. Reading, looking to move into the top half of the table, should have been ahead in the second half but Hal Robson-Kanu headed Jobi McAnuff's cross wide from close range. Federici made a good save from Mile Jedinak as Palace pressed but the visitors again went close when Hunt headed against the post with Speroni beaten. And in the final minute Karacan cleared off the line for Reading before Gorkss was denied at the other end because of a push.
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