🔗 Share this article Uche Sparks Straightforward Palace Win at Shelbourne. Even though entering their first-ever European adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting very quickly. Without star players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club left Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League playoffs. A further three points in their upcoming match against Finland's KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure straight passage to the knockout stages, particularly after a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Squad Members Grasp the Moment This occasion provided a chance for several Palace's fringe players to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a clinical finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah contributed a another, finding the net for the second consecutive match. A Shelbourne team that had finished their league season proved no match even for a mostly rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee injuries. Control Asserted from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple tap-in. Midfielder Adam Wharton went close soon after, driving a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal man 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 hanging on desperately. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was lucky to avoid a booking for two agricultural challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before calmly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, coach Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest key players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. Esse was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off both posts before being clasped on the line. Uche also missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a second-half knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the traveling side.
Even though entering their first-ever European adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting very quickly. Without star players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club left Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League playoffs. A further three points in their upcoming match against Finland's KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure straight passage to the knockout stages, particularly after a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Squad Members Grasp the Moment This occasion provided a chance for several Palace's fringe players to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a clinical finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah contributed a another, finding the net for the second consecutive match. A Shelbourne team that had finished their league season proved no match even for a mostly rotated Palace lineup. The Londoners were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee injuries. Control Asserted from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple tap-in. Midfielder Adam Wharton went close soon after, driving a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal man 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 hanging on desperately. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was lucky to avoid a booking for two agricultural challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before calmly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, coach Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest key players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. Esse was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off both posts before being clasped on the line. Uche also missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a second-half knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the traveling side.