Crystal Palace rescue draw against Hoffenheim with Kamada’s stoppage-time equaliser

Crystal Palace salvaged a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim after Kamada scored in the 92nd minute to cancel out Alexander Prass’ early opener.

Hoffenheim took the lead after only seven minutes, with Prass putting the visitors 1-0 ahead. Crystal Palace were unable to respond before half-time, despite further match events being recorded in the 11th, 26th and 29th minutes.

The hosts remained behind after another event at the start of the second half, with the match log recording action in the 50th minute. Highlights were also noted at 60 and 67 minutes before Hoffenheim were reduced to 10 players in the 77th minute.

Crystal Palace eventually found their equaliser deep into added time. Kamada struck in the 92nd minute to secure a point and complete the scoring at 1-1.

Crystal Palace line-up

Dean Henderson started in goal, with Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kamada, Chris Richards, Quinten Timber, Yeremy, Tyrick Mitchell, Adam Wharton, Anan Khalaili, Jaydee Canvot and Honest Ahanor also named in the starting XI.

Crystal Palace’s substitutes were Walter Benitez, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Nketiah, McNeil, Oscar Mingueza, Dario Osorio, Sebastian Williams, Lucca Benetton and Nathanael James Kalembo.

Hoffenheim line-up

Oliver Baumann was selected in goal for Hoffenheim. The starting line-up also included Kramaric, Koki Machida, Ozan Kabak, Wouter Burger, Alexander Prass, Tim Lemperle, Fisnik Asllani, Mats Rots, Leon Avdullahu and Natnael Abraha.

Hoffenheim’s substitutes were Bernardo, Luca Philipp, Valentin Lassig, Lukas Petersson, Adam Daghim, Tiago Poller, Cajetan Lenz, Sean Dulic, Lion Wagenbach and Jykese Fields.

The final score was Crystal Palace 1-1 Hoffenheim, with Prass giving Hoffenheim the advantage and Kamada’s late goal earning Crystal Palace a share of the points.

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