EFL Cup: Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace Kamada scores as Palace ...

While the victory helped Palace build on their win against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend, it came at a cost.

Oliver Glasner's side will be left sweating over the fitness of key players Eze and Adam Wharton after both went off with injuries in the first half.

Kamada, who came on for Eze, looked lively after scoring, running on to a loose ball before dragging his shot wide of the post.

The Japan international also struck a free-kick into the wall before firing the rebound over the bar.

Villa dominated proceedings with 62% possession and nine shots on target but Palace were largely untroubled.

Duran's shot from an angle was spilled by Turner but Emiliano Buendia fired the rebound high over the bar.

The Colombia forward aimed a strike towards the top corner early in the second half but it was well saved by Turner as Kamada's strike proved decisive, with Palace recording back-to-back wins for the first time this season.