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At the moment when the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, his side secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon for Palace

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed the Senegalese international leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, though recognizing that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box however incredibly the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing frequently. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender had to trip his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Strike

Following weathering a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced moments after while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points elevating United move above Palace into sixth place.