🔗 Share this article Christantus Uche Ignites Straightforward Palace Win at Shelbourne. Even though entering their first-ever European adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Missing key figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club left Dublin with a comfortable win that virtually secures them a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. A further victory in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be enough to seal direct entry to the knockout stages, particularly following a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Moment This occasion offered a platform for some of Palace's lesser-used players to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second beginning after arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a well-taken finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah contributed a another, scoring for the second game in match. The Shelbourne side that had finished their league season were no match even for a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were already weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are out with leg problems. Control Established from the Start In spite of heavy rain in Dublin, Palace quickly established dominance. A flowing passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, allowed Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, driving a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then claimed for a penalty after racing into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal striker did not have wait long to find his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. Shelbourne were hanging on desperately. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for two agricultural challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the crossbar with a powerful header from a corner. Pino Wraps Up the Game The contest was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, coach Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring with his very first touch, only to see his effort blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot crash off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then blazed a sitter of a chance, showing there is still scope for development in his game. The only worry for Palace was a late knock to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This allowed 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise positive night for the visiting side.
Even though entering their first-ever European adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Missing key figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club left Dublin with a comfortable win that virtually secures them a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. A further victory in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be enough to seal direct entry to the knockout stages, particularly following a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Moment This occasion offered a platform for some of Palace's lesser-used players to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second beginning after arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a well-taken finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah contributed a another, scoring for the second game in match. The Shelbourne side that had finished their league season were no match even for a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were already weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are out with leg problems. Control Established from the Start In spite of heavy rain in Dublin, Palace quickly established dominance. A flowing passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, allowed Nketiah to set up Uche for a simple tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, driving a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then claimed for a penalty after racing into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal striker did not have wait long to find his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. Shelbourne were hanging on desperately. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for two agricultural challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the crossbar with a powerful header from a corner. Pino Wraps Up the Game The contest was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, coach Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring with his very first touch, only to see his effort blocked. The youngster was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot crash off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then blazed a sitter of a chance, showing there is still scope for development in his game. The only worry for Palace was a late knock to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This allowed 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise positive night for the visiting side.