🔗 Share this article Uche Fuels Comfortable Palace Victory at Shelbourne. Even though embarking on their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Missing star figures like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles left Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS should be sufficient to seal direct entry to the last 16, especially after a previous setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This occasion provided a chance for several Palace's fringe players to shine. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning after joining on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a well-taken finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a another, scoring for the second game in succession. A Shelbourne team that had concluded their domestic season proved outmatched against a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee problems. Dominance Asserted from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace rapidly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a straightforward finish. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, fizzing a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after racing into the box, but the referee waved away the protests. The formerArsenal man did not have wait long to get his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had struck the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was lucky to avoid a booking for a couple of agricultural tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The match was effectively over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to rest several individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring with his very first touch, but saw his effort blocked. Esse was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off each posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a glaring chance, indicating there is still scope for development in his game. The only worry for Palace was a second-half knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the visiting side.
Even though embarking on their maiden European campaign, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Missing star figures like forward Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles left Dublin with a comfortable result that virtually guarantees them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS should be sufficient to seal direct entry to the last 16, especially after a previous setback against Strasbourg. Fringe Players Grasp the Opportunity This occasion provided a chance for several Palace's fringe players to shine. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning after joining on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a well-taken finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a another, scoring for the second game in succession. A Shelbourne team that had concluded their domestic season proved outmatched against a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee problems. Dominance Asserted from the Outset Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace rapidly took control. A slick move in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's incisive pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a straightforward finish. Youngster Adam Wharton came close soon after, fizzing a long-range shot over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after racing into the box, but the referee waved away the protests. The formerArsenal man did not have wait long to get his goal, tapping home from close range after Uche's effort had struck the post. Shelbourne were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was lucky to avoid a booking for a couple of agricultural tackles on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards struck the woodwork with a header from a corner. Yeremy Pino Wraps Up the Game The match was effectively over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before calmly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. After the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to rest several individuals like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring with his very first touch, but saw his effort blocked. Esse was desperately unlucky later on, seeing one shot strike off each posts before being gathered on the line. Uche also blazed a glaring chance, indicating there is still scope for development in his game. The only worry for Palace was a second-half knock to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This paved the way for 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to make his first-team debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the visiting side.