Ward: We didn’t capitalise on our good play

Joel Ward expressed his disappointment with Crystal Palace’s recent match against Everton, attributing their loss to an inability to capitalize on their positive possession play. Despite appearing more threatening for extended periods, the team fell behind early in both halves but managed to level the score, only to concede late in the game.

Ward acknowledged the team’s good ball movement and overall performance but lamented the failure to convert those efforts into goals. He highlighted the frustration of not taking advantage of their opportunities and emphasized the known defensive approach of Everton, which proved effective in thwarting Palace’s attacks.

Despite the setback, Ward commended Michael Olise’s return to the pitch after a six-month absence due to injury, noting the winger’s positive impact on the team. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about the squad’s strength with the return of other key players like Ebs [Eze] and hoped for a strong performance in the upcoming matches after the international break.