The Ghanaian striker was in action when Watford eliminated the Eagles from the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew was in action for Crystal Palace when they got eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing 1-0 to Watford on Tuesday evening.
Ayew was handed a starting place in the squad after being dropped to the substitute bench over the weekend when they drew goalless with Brentford in the Premier League.
Although, Ayew was operating from the flanks and Mateta leading the Palace attack, the duo were too slow and sluggish in front of goal.
They failed to turn several half chances into goals as Watford grew in confidence into the latter part of the game.
With four minutes remaining and the game looking likely to head to extra time, Ashley Fletcher sealed the win surprisingly for Watford by stretching to turn home a Cucho Hernandez cross.
Palace pushed men forward in the remaining minutes but it was too little too late for them to find the equaliser.
Ghana midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp was also in action for Crystal Palace but could do little to prevent his side from the defeat.
Watford’s win means that Crystal Palace have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup in the round two for three consecutive seasons as two came under former manager Roy Hodgson.