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Crystal Palace Salvages 2-2 Draw Against Leicester with Late Penalty

Jean-Philippe Mateta's stoppage-time penalty rescues a point for Palace after Leicester's early dominance.

  • Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice, including a dramatic 92nd-minute penalty, to secure a 2-2 draw against Leicester City.
  • Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi had given Leicester a 2-0 lead, with Vardy scoring in the 21st minute and Mavididi striking just after halftime.
  • Mateta's first goal came in the 47th minute after a lengthy VAR check confirmed he was onside.
  • Conor Coady's foul on Ismaila Sarr in stoppage time led to the decisive penalty, which Mateta converted.
  • Both teams remain winless this season, each with two points from four matches.
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