Crystal Palace Secure Win Against AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace returned to winning form in the UEFA Conference League with a 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park on Thursday. This marked their first-ever home win in the main stage of a European competition.
Match Summary
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring with a sharp finish from a knockdown in the 22nd minute.
- Ismaila Sarr added two goals, one just before halftime and another three minutes after AZ’s goal, sealing the win.
- AZ Alkmaar’s Sven Mijnans scored a deflected goal in the 54th minute, offering brief hope for the visitors.
"The game we lost here was sad for us but we said before we want to give the win to the fans. Everyone deserves it," Lacroix told TNT Sports.
Additional Details
France international Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a penalty for Palace in the 17th minute, threatening to continue their European home struggles. However, Palace quickly recovered and dominated the match.
Other UEFA Conference League Result
Mainz came from behind to defeat Fiorentina 2-1 at home, with Lee Jae-sung scoring a dramatic 95th-minute winner.
Author's summary: Crystal Palace secured a historic home win in Europe with strong performances from Lacroix and Sarr, overcoming previous setbacks to delight their fans.