Justin Devenny started a second successive game for Crystal Palace on Saturday and in doing so, scored his first goal for the club.
It has been an exciting couple of weeks for the 21-year-old midfielder which all began when Crystal Palace lost to Fulham.
The Copers Cope graduate only made his first start against Fulham, in which Devenny impressed supporters with his performance despite defeat.
After this, Devenny was handed a call-up to the senior Northern Ireland squad, making his debut with a late cameo over the international break.
Now, Devenny’s senior footballing career has gone one step further during Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Villa.
Justin Devenny scores first goal for the Eagles
Devenny started once again in the usual Eberechi Eze role, and he will come out of the game delighted with his performance.
The goal was a really good break from the Eagles with Ismaila Sarr cutting the ball back to find the academy graduate.
Devenny then did excellently to guide the ball into the far corner of the goal.
Devenny completed 91 per cent of his passes in the game with 20 touches as he proved to be a very reliable option for Oliver Glasner. The youngster will now be earning Glasner’s trust which should mean he is a regular fixture going forward.
Crystal Palace fans react to Devenny
After the draw, Crystal Palace fans on X were reacting to Devenny’s goal, with plenty to say.
“Oiiii Justin Devenny you beauty”, commented one supporter in response to the news that Devenny had scored.
Another fan account wrote: “Absolutely buzzing for Justin Devenny. First senior goal in only his second full professional appearance for the club. That is a brilliant break and finish.”
Finally, one fan suggested Devenny could one day be great: “Devenny weak foot goal on his 2nd ever appearance he could be great”.
