Joachim Andersen’s own goal mistake leaves fans in disbelief – An overview of the game and everything that led to this outcome

In an unbelievable turn of events, Joachim Andersen’s own goal earns points for Brighton in their game with rivals Crystal Palace.

Attempting to salvage a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, Brighton managed to overcome a missed penalty and even disallowed the goal but all of this master play was not what made them come out as winners.

What really happened?
It was, in fact, Crystal Place’s own Joachim Andersen that turned the game around at the last minute. Fans all across the globe were in such disbelief that a great number of them chose to turn away from sports betting and try out starburst free spins instead.

As Crystal Palace was securing a second-half lead, thanks to Conor Gallagher’s seventh goal of the season, things weren’t really looking up for Brighton.

However, in a mind-boggling turn of events, three minutes from time Andersen delivered the ball into his own net, preventing the Palace from securing all three points for the third successive season in Sussex.

A slow start
As Jack Butland managed to keep out Pascal Gross’s weak first-half spot-kick, things were starting to look up for the Palace.

However, only moments later, Neal Maupay was able to secure a close-range strike ruled out for a foul on Butland.

The VAR drama
Needless to say, this wasn’t all fun and games for Robert Jones either. Having so many turns of events happening so quickly, the referee actually had to consult VAR before making both of his decisions.

Things are looking up for Brighton
All of this didn’t discourage Butland, however, as his passion to retain Patrick Vieira’s visitors in the contest was still burning bright.

After the masterful maiden penalty save, Butland managed to prevent Leandro Trossard and Jakub Moder from scoring a point.

This stalemate on the south coast moved Brighton three places and four points above their opponents. As a matter of fact, this moved Seagulls to eighth on goal difference.

Attempts were made
As the game continued, Palace travelled south attempting to keep up the form they’ve presented thus far. However, they remained second best for the majority of the game.

Aggressive play
Encouraged by their passionate supporters, Brighton managed to secure possession and masterfully counter the Palace with their high-intensity play.

The Eagles’ captain, Joel Ward, made a poorly-calculated mistake that encouraged Marc Cucurella to send Trossard racing towards the goal.

The second VAR drama
All of his efforts were masterfully denied by Butland. During the opening period, Palace offered very little attacking threat and were once again saved by Butland.

The game picked back up when Joel Veltman was declared fouled by Will Hughes and match official Jones was promptly called to the pitch side monitor.

Butland’s effort were in vain
Butland once again showcased his expertise by comfortably keeping out Gross’s attempts to take the resulting penalty.

However, neither this nor the flare thrown on the field by the Palace’s fans were enough to prevent Maupay from landing the ball into the net just moments later.

Watching the replay once more
As Maupay was victoriously walking away after scoring a point from close range, the referee had other plans in mind. Once consulted the replay, he ruled that Maupay had knocked the ball out of Butland’s hands.

None of this truly affected the Seagulls’ morale, as they quickly shrugged off the frustration and regained dominance early on during the second period.
Enter Robert Sanchez

As Moder volleyed against the crossbar, preceded by Gross’ right-wing cut-back, things were starting to look up for Brighton once more.

However, all of these attempts were once more denied by Butland. In between the attempts, Robert Sanchez, Seagulls stopper, finally joined the action.

He helped Adam Webster to divert the ball from going into his own net. Funnily enough, we bet that Joachim Andersen regrets not having Robert Sanchez on his team.

Flares are flying once more
As the on-loan Chelsea midfielder Gallagher raced to the right corner of the field, another flare landed on the field, as the delirious fans began to celebrate.

The ultimate turn of events
The clubs are well-known opponents on the field and every time they’re facing each other fans know that they’re in for a real treat.

This time proved to be no different as everything seemed to be working in the Crystal Palace’s favour.

However, thanks to Maupay cleverly tricking his way past Ward, Andersen came sliding in ultimately denying the Palace’s fans their celebratory rights.