A heated clash between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth at Selhurst Park ended in a 0-0 draw on Saturday, but the headlines were stolen by a bizarre incident involving Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert and Palace midfielder Ismaila Sarr.
With tensions already high, the moment unfolded shortly after Kluivert committed a late challenge on Daniel Muñoz.
As he cheekily attempted to play on, Sarr blocked his path. In response, Kluivert astonishingly pulled down Sarr’s shorts, sparking a fiery confrontation between both teams.
Referee Samuel Barrott, who had already shown seven yellow cards and a controversial red to Palace’s Chris Richards just before half-time, quickly stepped in to deescalate the situation.
Both Kluivert and Sarr received bookings for their part in the incident, adding to an already chaotic afternoon.
Despite having a numerical advantage for the entire second half, Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth failed to capitalize.
They registered 15 shots but couldn’t find the back of the net against a resilient Palace side reduced to 10 men.
“We missed a big opportunity,” said Iraola post-match. “We didn’t use the extra player effectively. The game stayed the same.”
The draw dents Bournemouth’s hopes of securing a European spot, while Palace’s recent disciplinary issues continue to pile up — Richards’ red card marks their third in just two home games.
