Crystal Palace snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park, despite playing the final stages with 10 men. The result offered manager Pierre Sage a much-needed respite after three consecutive Premier League defeats. Hoffenheim took an early lead in the seventh minute through Alexander Prass, whose effort slipped under Dean Henderson after a defensive lapse.
Palace struggled to convert possession into chances, though Henderson made a superb save to deny Andrej Kramaric. The hosts suffered a further blow when Adam Wharton received a second yellow card in the 77th minute for a handball on Wouter Burger. With time running out, Daichi Kamada struck in stoppage time to equalize.
Yeremy Pino delivered a cross, Tyrick Mitchell headed it down, and Kamada finished low past the goalkeeper. The late goal sparked relief and gave Sage a vital boost, though defensive issues remain ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
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