Crystal Palace secured a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in Tuesday's Premier League match, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the only goal of the game in the 59th minute. Mateta took advantage of a slip from Ipswich's Jacob Greaves, lifting the ball over goalkeeper Arijanet Muric to break the deadlock. This victory marks Palace's first away win of the league season.
The win moved Palace up to 16th in the table with 12 points, while Ipswich remains near the bottom with just nine points. Ipswich is still seeking their first victory at Portman Road since their promotion, continuing their struggles in the Premier League. Despite the slim margin, Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed satisfaction with the result, emphasizing the tough fight expected and delivered by Ipswich.
The match was a hard-fought contest, with both teams creating few clear chances in the first half. Palace had some pressure before halftime, with Eberechi Eze coming close to scoring but his shot was blocked by Muric. Ipswich also had an opportunity shortly after, as Jack Clarke's header from a corner was saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Ipswich mounted pressure after Mateta's goal, with Greaves hitting the post in the final moments of the match, but no Ipswich players were available to capitalize on the rebound. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna acknowledged that while his team showed promise after the break, a poor defensive mistake ultimately decided the game.
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