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Brighton boss Hughton frustrated with Crystal Palace defeat: 2 equalising chances

Brighton boss Chris Hughton was upset with their first-half performance for defeat to Crystal Palace.

Hughton admitted the goals his team conceded in the 3-2 defeat to Palace were uncharacteristic, and was left frustrated after a below-par first-half performance at Selhurst Park.

He said, “We arguably had the two best chances in that second half, to get an equaliser or a winner. But you can't give away the goals that we gave away in the earlier period of the game.

“It was uncharacteristic, because they were two goals from corners and we've been very good from corners since the West Brom game.

“It was also a goal conceded to a run that we know [Wilfired] Zaha makes. It wasn't like us, but it's very difficult to give those kind of goals away and then get something from the game.

“It's about responsibility at set plays - you can have clever movement from players in the box, but it's about making sure you adjust to that and take responsibility."

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