🔗 Share this article Uche Sparks Comfortable Palace Victory at Irish Side Shelbourne. Even though entering their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Missing key players like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. Another victory in their upcoming fixture against Finnish KuPS should be enough to seal straight passage to the last 16, especially after a prior setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Seize the Opportunity This match provided a platform for several Palace's lesser-used talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second start since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the scoring with a well-taken finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a second, scoring for the second consecutive succession. A Shelbourne side that had finished their domestic season were no match against a largely second-string Palace outfit. The visitors were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg problems. Control Asserted from the Start In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A flowing move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a straightforward tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton went close minutes later, fizzing a powerful shot over the bar. Nketiah subsequently appealed for a penalty after racing into the area, but the referee dismissed the protests. Ex-Arsenal man did not have wait long to find his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had hit the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for a couple of robust tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a header from a corner. Pino Seals the Contest The match was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past some weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse came close to scoring his very first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt strike off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a glaring chance, indicating there is still scope for development in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a second-half injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.
Even though entering their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting at a rapid pace. Missing key players like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. Another victory in their upcoming fixture against Finnish KuPS should be enough to seal straight passage to the last 16, especially after a prior setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Seize the Opportunity This match provided a platform for several Palace's lesser-used talent to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second start since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the scoring with a well-taken finish. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a second, scoring for the second consecutive succession. A Shelbourne side that had finished their domestic season were no match against a largely second-string Palace outfit. The visitors were already weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are sidelined with leg problems. Control Asserted from the Start In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A flowing move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to set up Uche for a straightforward tap-in. Youngster Adam Wharton went close minutes later, fizzing a powerful shot over the bar. Nketiah subsequently appealed for a penalty after racing into the area, but the referee dismissed the protests. Ex-Arsenal man did not have wait long to find his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had hit the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for a couple of robust tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a header from a corner. Pino Seals the Contest The match was effectively over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past some weak challenges before coolly dispatching a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Replacement Romain Esse came close to scoring his very first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt strike off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a glaring chance, indicating there is still scope for development in his game. A solitary worry for Palace was a second-half injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect night for the traveling side.