Jordan Ayew scored a brace for Crystal Palace as they rallied from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 at Elland road on Sunday afternoon.
Coming into the game at the back of an impressive substitute appearance against Leicester City, Jordan Ayew was handed a starting role by Interim Coach Roy Hodgson.
Leeds United dominate the opening minutes of the game and went ahead in the 21st minute through a header from Patrick Bamford.
In the final minute of the first half, Crystal Palace leveled the score. Marc Guehi sneaked behind the defense to poke in a flick from Jeffery Schlupp.
Just 7 minutes into the second half, Jordan Ayew scored to put Crystal Palace ahead. The Ghanaian leapt high to head in a precise crossing from Michael Olise.
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A minute later, Eberechi Eze made it 3-1, before Odsonne Edouard scored in the 69th minute to make it 4-1, finishing off a sweet counter attack.
In the 77th minute, Jordan Ayew scored once again to round up the win for Crystal Palace, 5-1.
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The brace for Ayew takes his goal scoring tally this season to 3 goals in 30 league appearances for Palace this season.