Palace Res 4 Coventry Res 0

Last updated : 10 August 2005 By Nik Taylor

Tommy Black blasted a fifteen-minute hattrick to inspire Palace reserves to a 4-0 win over Coventry in the Premiership Reserve League South.

The striker notched goals in the 15th, 20th and 30th minutes as a solid-looking Palace side romped to victory over the Sky Blues.

Tyrone Berry completed the rout before half-time after being played through by Black.

Palace XI: Speroni, Butterfield, Fray, Popovic (Wilson ’62), Granville (Simpson ’77), Berry, Danze (Welch ’55), Togwell, R Hall, Black, Grabban