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The look on the face of Tyrick Mitchell — a ‘guilty’ GIF waiting to be cut — should have been the biggest clue for the not-so-super sleuths in Stockley Park as to what had just unfolded in the penalty area.
Not only had the Crystal Palace defender committed a foul worthy of a penalty, he had caused injury to a team-mate and opponent. Oh, and he had also scored an own goal.
Mitchell did not cry injustice. He had lost the run of Joe Willock entering the six-yard area, shoved the Newcastle midfielder — who collided with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, leaving both in a dazed heap — and was then helpless as the dropping ball bounced into the net off his shoulder. The camera cut to Mitchell, an expression betraying his remorse. Goal. Referee Michael Salisbury certainly thought so.
Tyrick Mitchell conceded an own goal against Newcastle before the decision was overturned
