Last-gasp Christian Benteke goal provides timely tonic for Crystal Palace

This was not a performance to remember with Roy Hodgson’s side forced to defend for most of the match

Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke (centre left) and Gary Cahill celebrate at the AMEX Stadium. Picture: Mike Hewitt/PA

Brighton 1 Crystal Palace 2 

With just seconds of the game remaining, Christian Benteke produced an outstanding volley to secure an unlikely victory for Crystal Palace and provide manager Roy Hodgson with a much needed lift after a difficult few days.