🔗 Share this article Uche Fuels Comfortable Palace Victory at Shelbourne. Even though entering their maiden continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting very quickly. Without key players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles departed Dublin with a comfortable result that all but secures them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. Another three points in their next match against Finnish KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure straight entry to the knockout stages, especially following a previous stumble against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This occasion provided a platform for some of Palace's fringe players to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second beginning after arriving on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a clinical goal. Striker Eddie Nketiah contributed a second, finding the net for the second consecutive succession. A Shelbourne side that had concluded their league season were no match against a largely rotated Palace lineup. The visitors were already weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with knee problems. Control Asserted from the Outset Despite heavy rain in Dublin, Palace quickly established dominance. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, sparked by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple finish. Youngster Adam Wharton went close soon after, fizzing a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently claimed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. The formerArsenal man did not have wait long to get his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had hit the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for a couple of agricultural tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse came close to scoring his first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. The only concern for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, capping an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.
Even though entering their maiden continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting very quickly. Without key players like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and defender Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles departed Dublin with a comfortable result that all but secures them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. Another three points in their next match against Finnish KuPS ought to be sufficient to secure straight entry to the knockout stages, especially following a previous stumble against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This occasion provided a platform for some of Palace's fringe players to shine. Christantus Uche, making only his second beginning after arriving on loan from Getafe, opened the scoring with a clinical goal. Striker Eddie Nketiah contributed a second, finding the net for the second consecutive succession. A Shelbourne side that had concluded their league season were no match against a largely rotated Palace lineup. The visitors were already weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with knee problems. Control Asserted from the Outset Despite heavy rain in Dublin, Palace quickly established dominance. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, sparked by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple finish. Youngster Adam Wharton went close soon after, fizzing a long-range effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently claimed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the referee dismissed the appeals. The formerArsenal man did not have wait long to get his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had hit the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for a couple of agricultural tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse came close to scoring his first touch, but saw his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche then missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game. The only concern for Palace was a late injury to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, capping an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.