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Palace Soars: 3 First-Half Goals Secure Conference League Hopes
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Crystal Palace secured a vital 3-0 away victory against Shelbourne.
- Goals from Uche, Nketiah, and Pino in the first half sealed the win.
- Palace needs just one point to guarantee a playoff spot for the last-16.
Crystal Palace secured a significant 3-0 victory against Shelbourne in Dublin, bolstering their chances of advancing in the Conference League. Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah, and Yeremy Pino were on target during a dominant first-half performance that saw the Eagles completely outclass their hosts. The impressive display sets Crystal Palace up well for the final stages of the competition.
The win propelled Oliver Glasner's team to ninth in the standings, positioning them just one point behind the automatic qualification spots for the last-16. Crystal Palace requires only a single point from their upcoming home match against KuPS to guarantee a place in the playoff round, keeping their European aspirations alive.
Despite missing Jean-Philippe Mateta due to injury, the team showcased strong offensive capabilities with multiple scoring opportunities. Although the second half saw fewer goals, the team maintained its threat, with substitute Romain Esse hitting the woodwork twice. A late injury to Justin Devenny was the only negative, though it allowed 17-year-old Benji Casey to make his debut.
