Eze's strike earns Palace 1-0 win over Wolves in EPL

Posted January 30, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park stadium in London, England, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Julian Finney/Pool via AP) The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Eberechi Eze's powerful second-half strike helped Crystal Palace end a four-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

The offseason signing let the ball roll across him to fool Wolves midfielder Leander Dendoncker before unleashing a shot past goalkeeper Rui Patricio from just inside the area in the 60th minute.

It was his third goal since his move from Queens Park Rangers and lifted spirits at Palace after a run of one win in 10 matches in all competitions.

It was also Palace's first triumph over Wolves in five attempts and increased the woes of Nuno Espirito Santo, who has not seen his players taste success in the Premier League for six weeks after this latest toothless showing.

Palace, which is in 13th place, moved three points above Wolves.

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Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, left, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park stadium in London, England, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton/Pool) The Associated Press

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