🔗 Share this article Uche Sparks Straightforward Crystal Palace Win at Shelbourne. Even though entering their first-ever continental campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are learning at a rapid pace. Missing star players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles departed Dublin with a commanding result that all but guarantees them a place in the Europa Conference League playoffs. Another three points in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight entry to the last 16, particularly following a prior setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This match provided a chance for several Palace's fringe talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since joining on loan from Getafe, notched the scoring with a well-taken finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a second, finding the net for the second consecutive succession. The Shelbourne team that had finished their domestic season proved no match against a mostly rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with knee problems. Dominance Established from the Start In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton came close minutes later, driving a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently claimed 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, tapping home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for a couple of robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Seals the Game The contest was as good as over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past some comically weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, coach Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest several individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring his very first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one attempt strike off both posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then blazed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. The only worry for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise positive evening for the visiting side.
Even though entering their first-ever continental campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are learning at a rapid pace. Missing star players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles departed Dublin with a commanding result that all but guarantees them a place in the Europa Conference League playoffs. Another three points in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight entry to the last 16, particularly following a prior setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This match provided a chance for several Palace's fringe talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since joining on loan from Getafe, notched the scoring with a well-taken finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a second, finding the net for the second consecutive succession. The Shelbourne team that had finished their domestic season proved no match against a mostly rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with knee problems. Dominance Established from the Start In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton came close minutes later, driving a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently claimed 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, tapping home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for a couple of robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Seals the Game The contest was as good as over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past some comically weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, coach Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest several individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring his very first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one attempt strike off both posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then blazed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. The only worry for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise positive evening for the visiting side.