🔗 Share this article Uche Fuels Comfortable Crystal Palace Victory at Shelbourne. Even though embarking on their first-ever continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Without star figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles left Dublin with a comfortable result that all but secures them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight passage to the last 16, especially following a previous setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Seize the Moment This match offered a chance for several Palace's lesser-used talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second start after joining on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a well-taken goal. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a another, scoring for the second game in match. The Shelbourne team that had concluded their domestic season were no match even for a largely rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were further depleted by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg problems. Control Established from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace rapidly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple finish. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, driving a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after bursting into the area, but the official dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal striker didn't need to wait long to get his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's shot had struck the post. The home side were clinging on desperately. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for a couple of robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the crossbar with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The contest was effectively over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past some weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw key individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse came close to scoring his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a sitter of a chance, indicating there is still room for improvement in his game. The only concern for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This paved the way for 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, capping an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.
Even though embarking on their first-ever continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Without star figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles left Dublin with a comfortable result that all but secures them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight passage to the last 16, especially following a previous setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Seize the Moment This match offered a chance for several Palace's lesser-used talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second start after joining on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a well-taken goal. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a another, scoring for the second game in match. The Shelbourne team that had concluded their domestic season were no match even for a largely rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were further depleted by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg problems. Control Established from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace rapidly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple finish. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, driving a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after bursting into the area, but the official dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal striker didn't need to wait long to get his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's shot had struck the post. The home side were clinging on desperately. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for a couple of robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the crossbar with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The contest was effectively over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past some weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw key individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse came close to scoring his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a sitter of a chance, indicating there is still room for improvement in his game. The only concern for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This paved the way for 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, capping an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.