# Joachim Andersen’s Goal Secures Valuable Point for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was full of praise for defender Joachim Andersen after his second-half goal secured a valuable point for the Eagles in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.
## Crystal Palace Draw at Brentford
Crystal Palace travelled to Brentford on Saturday looking to build on their impressive start to the season. The Eagles had won four of their opening five Premier League games and were looking to extend their unbeaten run.
However, it was Brentford who took the lead in the first half, with Ivan Toney scoring from the penalty spot. Crystal Palace looked to be heading for defeat until Andersen popped up with a late equaliser.
The defender’s goal ensured that the Eagles left Griffin Park with a point, and Hodgson was full of praise for his performance.
## Roy Hodgson Praises Joachim Andersen
Speaking after the game, Hodgson said: “Joachim Andersen’s performance was fantastic. He scored a great goal and he was very solid defensively. He is a great addition to our team.”
Andersen joined Crystal Palace from Lyon in the summer and has quickly become an integral part of the team. He has made eight appearances for the Eagles this season and has been a key figure in their impressive start to the campaign.
## Match of the Day Highlights
Fans can watch highlights of Saturday’s Premier League action on Match Of The Day from 22:25 BST on BBC One & BBC iPlayer.
The show will feature all the goals and talking points from the weekend’s action, including Andersen’s equaliser for Crystal Palace.
Available to UK users only, Match of the Day is the perfect way to catch up on all the action from the weekend’s games.