Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey made a significant impact in Brighton and Hove Albion’s decisive win against Crystal Palace.
Lamptey, who recently returned from an injury that ruled him out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, was given a starting position on the left side by manager Roberto De Zerbi, highlighting his effectiveness this season.
In the 33rd minute, Lamptey’s well-placed cross set up Jack Hinshelwood to extend Brighton’s lead, doubling the advantage secured by Lewis Dunk 30 minutes earlier from a Pascal Gross cross.
Facundo Buonanotte then added a third goal for Brighton just a minute after Hinshelwood’s strike.
Although Crystal Palace’s Jean Phillipe Mateta managed to pull one back with an assist from Joachim Andersen in the second half, Brighton quickly reasserted their dominance when Joao Pedro capitalized on Danny Welbeck’s pass, restoring their three-goal lead with five minutes remaining.
Ghanaian compatriots Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew were also active for Crystal Palace, with Ayew playing the entire duration of the match.
