Watch: Palace's Lerma unleashes spectacular strike vs. Chelsea
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Jefferson Lerma's first goal for Crystal Palace was a special one.
The 29-year-old delivered a stunning goal to give Crystal Palace a brief 1-0 lead during Monday's contest against Chelsea. After winning the ball back, Lerma triggered celebrations at Selhurst Park by beating Chelsea's Djordje Petrovic with a perfectly struck ball from outside the box.
It was Lerma's first goal since joining Palace from Bournemouth last summer.
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JEFFERSON LERMA TAKE A BOW.
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 12, 2024
That is a spectacular strike! #CRYCHE pic.twitter.com/BJkAdghmtE
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Jefferson Lerma SCORES!!
— FuboCanada 🇨🇦 (@fuboTVCanada) February 12, 2024
⚽ 1-0 Crystal Palace vs Chelsea FC
WATCH EVERY GOAL 👉 https://t.co/2w98QqADfX#PL #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/i4iy6L2yw0
Chelsea turned things around in the second half, though, scoring three unanswered goals - including two by former Palace player Conor Gallagher - en route to a 3-1 win.
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