🔗 Share this article Uche Ignites Comfortable Palace Triumph at Shelbourne. Even though embarking on their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Without star figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a commanding result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure direct passage to the knockout stages, especially after a previous setback against Strasbourg. Squad Members Seize the Moment This occasion offered a chance for several Palace's lesser-used talent to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second start after arriving on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a clinical finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a another, finding the net for the second game in match. A Shelbourne side that had finished their league season proved outmatched even for a mostly rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg injuries. Dominance Asserted from the Start Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A flowing move in the 11th minute, sparked by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple tap-in. Midfielder Adam Wharton went close minutes later, driving a powerful shot over the bar. Nketiah then claimed for a penalty after bursting into the area, but the official waved away the protests. Ex-Arsenal man didn't need to wait long to get his goal, tapping home from a yard out after Uche's shot had struck the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for two robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a powerful header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The match was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before coolly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to withdraw key players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring with his first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a sitter of a chance, showing there is still room for improvement in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a late knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise positive evening for the traveling side.
Even though embarking on their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Without star figures like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a commanding result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finland's KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure direct passage to the knockout stages, especially after a previous setback against Strasbourg. Squad Members Seize the Moment This occasion offered a chance for several Palace's lesser-used talent to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second start after arriving on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a clinical finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a another, finding the net for the second game in match. A Shelbourne side that had finished their league season proved outmatched even for a mostly rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg injuries. Dominance Asserted from the Start Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A flowing move in the 11th minute, sparked by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple tap-in. Midfielder Adam Wharton went close minutes later, driving a powerful shot over the bar. Nketiah then claimed for a penalty after bursting into the area, but the official waved away the protests. Ex-Arsenal man didn't need to wait long to get his goal, tapping home from a yard out after Uche's shot had struck the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Defender Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to avoid a booking for two robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a powerful header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The match was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before coolly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to withdraw key players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse almost scoring with his first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a sitter of a chance, showing there is still room for improvement in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a late knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise positive evening for the traveling side.