Peterborough 1 Crystal Palace 2: match report Zaha, whose performance was described by both managers as "unplayable," ran 60 yards with the ball glued to his feet, as it was for much of this game, before feeding Kagisho Dikgacoi for the decisive strike, leaving Palace 13 games unbeaten. Zaha was determined to enjoy himself, though, and danced past defenders at will. "When he's got the ball at his feet, God help you," said Holloway. Fantastic footballer and what a lovely kid. Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson agreed: "I'd pay to watch him myself. He's the best player outside the Premier League hands-down. The excitement of the situation was threatening to get the better of the birthday boy and the referee asked Palace captain Mile Jedinak to mediate in discussions with Zaha following a series of petulant fouls and steely glances. "I've never seen so many fouls on one player in my entire life," added Holloway. Maybe Pele in the World Cup when they carried him off on a stretcher. Peterborough were proving more obstinate opposition than Palace's recent opponents with Yannick Bolasie, Glenn Murray and Zaha repeatedly frustrated by a combination of wilful defending and inspired goalkeeping. The irritation was notable on the touchline, too, with the fourth official being given a regular ear bashing by Ferguson and Holloway before Andre Moritz fired home a brilliant equaliser. Despite the late timing of the goals, Ferguson, whose side stay in the bottom three, felt the result was not unjust. We were well beaten. They were by far the better team. Our possession, in terms of us on the ball, was very poor.