# Kamada’s Stoppage-Time Equalizer Saves Ten-Man Palace Against Hoffenheim Daichi Kamada rescues a late draw for Crystal Palace despite Adam Wharton's second-half dismissal. - **Source:** [Sky Sports – Football](https://www.skysports.com/football) - **Published:** 2026-11-05 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a11926bb-31c5-4678-a21d-0d8cdb09320d ## Late Rescue at Selhurst Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against TSG Hoffenheim in the Europa League thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Daichi Kamada. The result provides a temporary reprieve for manager Pierre Sage, whose side entered the match following three consecutive Premier League defeats that left them in the relegation zone. ## Early Defensive Vulnerability Hoffenheim took an early lead in the seventh minute when Alexander Prass scored after a counter-attack. The goal came as a result of a defensive lapse, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson failing to stop the effort, which slipped underneath him. This early setback immediately placed immense pressure on the home side. ## Henderson’s Crucial Intervention Despite his earlier error, Dean Henderson kept Palace in the contest during the first half. He produced a brilliant save to deny Andrej Kramaric from close range in the 24th minute, preventing Hoffenheim from extending their lead. This intervention proved vital as the match remained within reach for the hosts. ## Wharton’s Costly Red Card Palace’s task became significantly harder in the 77th minute when Adam Wharton was sent off. He received a second yellow card for catching Wouter Burger with his arm during an aerial challenge. Playing with ten men, the team faced the prospect of another damaging defeat before their late tactical recovery. ## Kamada’s Dramatic Equalizer In the first minute of stoppage time, Daichi Kamada finally leveled the score. The goal originated from a Yeremy Pino cross, which was nodded down by Tyrick Mitchell into the path of Kamada. He finished through the goalkeeper's legs, sparking relief at Selhurst Park and salvaging a point for the team. ## Disasi’s Mysterious Omission Axel Disasi was a surprise omission from the matchday squad despite being initially named in the starting XI. Manager Pierre Sage refused to explain the decision, labeling it an internal matter. Disasi had previously played every minute of the Europa League campaign, making his sudden absence a point of significant speculation. ## Managerial Pressure Continues Pierre Sage faces ongoing scrutiny regarding his leadership and control over the squad. When challenged on whether the Disasi situation suggested a loss of authority, Sage dismissed the analysis. The manager must now prepare his side for a difficult Premier League meeting against Liverpool this coming Sunday at Selhurst Park. ## Reflecting on Missed Opportunities Hoffenheim expressed frustration following the draw, with Alexander Prass reflecting on the team's inability to capitalize on their numerical advantage. While the result provides Palace with a moment of respite, the team still faces deep-seated defensive issues that must be addressed to climb out of the league's relegation zone. ## Sources covering this story - [Sky Sports – Football — Kamada Saves Point for 10-Man Palace Against Hoffenheim](https://www.skysports.com/football/crystal-palace-vs-tsg-hoffenheim/report/577801) - [Kicker — Alexander Prass Reflects on Hoffenheim's Frustrating Draw](https://www.kicker.de/prass-deutliche-worte-scheiss-gefuehl-und-die-suche-nach-dem-fehlenden-bisschen-1269028/artikel#omrss) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._