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Kamada's late equalizer salvages 1-1 draw for 10-man Palace vs Hoffenheim
Daichi Kamada scored a last-minute equalizer to give Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League on November 5, 2026. Palace played with 10 men after Adam Wharton's 77th-minute red card, while Hoffenheim had taken the lead through Alexander Prass in the opening minutes.
Quick Facts
- UEFA Europa League group-stage match
- Final score 1-1 draw
- Alexander Prass scored first for Hoffenheim
- Adam Wharton received second yellow card and was sent off
- Daichi Kamada equalized in stoppage time
Crystal Palace and TSG Hoffenheim drew 1-1 in their UEFA Europa League group-stage match on November 5, 2026, at Selhurst Park in London. The result came in the fourth round of the league phase, with both teams fighting for positions in a competitive standings.
Hoffenheim took an early lead through Alexander Prass in the seventh minute. The German side dominated the first half and maintained their advantage into the second period. However, the match shifted when Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 77th minute, reducing the hosts to 10 men.
Despite being outnumbered, Palace mounted a dramatic late comeback. Japanese attacker Daichi Kamada equalized in the 91st minute, finishing from close range after finding himself unmarked inside the penalty area following a loose ball. The dramatic equalizer denied Hoffenheim what would have been a valuable away victory.
The draw leaves both teams with modest points totals in the league phase. Palace improved to five points from four matches (one win, two draws, one loss), while Hoffenheim garnered four points from their four fixtures. In the wider competition standings, Hoffenheim occupied 23rd place with Palace in 15th position. Both teams remain in contention for the playoff round, with the top eight qualifying directly for the Round of 16.
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Why This Matters
The draw maintains both teams' qualification viability in the Europa League league phase. Palace remained 15th with five points from four matches; Hoffenheim held 23rd place with four points. Both teams are within striking distance of the playoff round, with the top eight advancing directly to the Round of 16. Palace's late equalizer while down a man preserves their offensive capacity and mental momentum in a tightly clustered standings.
Timeline & Sources
Nov 5, 2026
WireAlexander Prass scores for Hoffenheim (7th minute)
Nov 5, 2026
WireMatch kicks off at Selhurst Park
Nov 5, 2026
WireAdam Wharton receives second yellow card and is sent off (77th minute)
Nov 5, 2026
WireDaichi Kamada scores to equalize (90+1 minute)
Nov 5, 2026
WireMatch ends 1-1
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- Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-headBBCMediaNov 5, 2026
- Сегодня в Лиге Европы громкие матчиAxar.AzMediaNov 5, 2026
- Fußball heute: Ergebnisse & Spiele am 5.11.2026 im ÜberblickNews zur deutschen NationalmannschaftMediaNov 5, 2026
- Europa League: Hoffenheim und Leverkusen lassen Punkte liegenZDFheuteMediaNov 6, 2026
- Daichi Kamada's late equalizer gives Palace 1-1 draw with HoffenheimkyodoMediaNov 6, 2026