Crystal Palace successfully kicked off life under new manager Patrick Vieira with a 1-0 win away to Walsall in pre-season on Saturday.
In a game of fine margins, the only goal was scored by Eagles talisman Wilfried Zaha. Rolling his marker, he then proceeded to exchange passes with youngster Rob Street before slotting past Carl Rushworth effortlessly [saddlers.co.uk].
Fielding a completely different team in both halves [cpfc.co.uk], Vieira was able to get an extensive look at the blend of experience and youth he has inherited at Selhurst Park for his first match in charge at the club.
Vieira’s side will travel to Portman Road next Saturday to face League One outfit Ipswich Town in their next pre-season outing.
In light of Saturday’s victory over Walsall, plenty of Crystal Palace diehards took to social media to revel in the result, albeit a friendly win over League Two opposition.
Crystal Palace fans react:
Replying to the club’s official Twitter account, here is how some fans summarised Saturday’s result and performance:
“Job done CPFC, we love you”
Credit: @weapon1982″I smell a European tour”Credit: @dougCPFC”Jake O’Brien has great potential”Credit: @FrancisCpfc”PAT VIEIRA’S RED BLUE ARMY”Credit: @S_J_C82″I’m all aboard the @OfficialVieira hype train”Credit: @jjhillwrites”Quite a good start to preseason, with some lookers in the second half with a new, young XI. So much to look forward to. Up the Palace! #cpfc”Credit: @raconteursaurusIn other news, Crystal Palace are keen on this La Liga ace.








