Crystal Palace end losing streak with 0-0 draw vs. Bournemouth but receive fourth red card of the season.

Crystal Palace Hold Off Bournemouth in 0-0 Draw, Despite Red Card

Crystal Palace ended their run of heavy defeats with a gritty 0-0 draw against Bournemouth but were reduced to 10 men for the fourth time this season after Chris Richards received a second yellow before halftime.

Line-Ups
Oliver Glasner made one change from the 5-0 loss to Newcastle, starting Adam Wharton in midfield. Palace lined up in their usual formation, while Bournemouth rotated throughout the match, looking to capitalize on their man advantage.

Match Snapshot
Bournemouth threatened early, but Palace responded with a strong run from Ismaila Sarr in the 35th minute. Richards’ dismissal just before halftime changed the game’s flow, forcing Palace into a defensive, counter-attacking strategy. Bournemouth pushed for a late winner, but Antoine Semenyo’s last-gasp shot missed the target.

Tactics
Palace defended in a compact back four, with Daniel Munoz tracking Bournemouth wing-back Kerkez closely. Glasner sacrificed Eberechi Eze at halftime for more midfield stability after going a man down.

Star Man
Illya Zabarnyi stood out for Bournemouth, handling Jean-Philippe Mateta with ease and anchoring the defense.

Talking Points
Palace may feel aggrieved after Alex Scott avoided a second yellow for a similar foul to the one that saw Richards sent off. Despite the result, the goalless draw helped restore some stability ahead of a crucial week featuring a trip to Arsenal and an FA Cup semi-final.

What Glasner Said
“We lacked confidence in the first half, then had to play 50 minutes with 10 men. But we fought, stayed organized, and even created five dangerous chances. I’m proud of the spirit we showed.”

Palace now look ahead to a tough fixture list, hoping to carry forward the resilience shown in this match.