Eagles Soar into Last 16: Crystal Palace 2 – 0 Zrinjski Mostar
The European dream is alive and well at Selhurst Park! Last night, Crystal Palace secured a decisive 2-0 victory over HŠK Zrinjski Mostar in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win and a spot in the last 16.
The Match Breakdown
It was a night of tension, dominance, and ultimate relief for the home crowd. Palace controlled the tempo from the start, dictating play with 73% possession. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 36th minute when Maxence Lacroix rose highest to meet a perfectly whipped free-kick from Adam Wharton, sending the home fans into a frenzy with a brilliant header.
While Palace continued to press for a second, Zrinjski remained a threat on the break, even having a goal correctly ruled out for offside in the second half. However, just as the nerves began to mount in injury time, Evann Guessand provided the insurance goal in the 93rd minute, driving home a clinical finish after some fine link-up play with Brennan Johnson.
Looking Ahead
With this result, Oliver Glasner’s side has officially booked their place in the Round of 16. As we look forward to the draw today in Nyon, the squad can take great confidence from a professional performance that showed both attacking flair and defensive resolve.
The road to the final in Leipzig remains challenging, but after last night’s performance, the Eagles look ready for whoever comes next.
