Crystal Palace Secure Win Over AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace returned to winning form in the UEFA Conference League with a 3-1 victory against AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park on Thursday. This marked their first-ever home win at the main stage of a European competition.
Match Highlights
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring for Palace with a sharp finish from a knockdown.
- Ismaila Sarr scored twice, once just before halftime and again early in the second half, sealing the victory.
- AZ Alkmaar got a goal from a deflected shot by Sven Mijnans in the 54th minute, offering them brief hope.
- France international Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a penalty for Palace in the 17th minute.
- The win brought Palace’s total to six points after three group stage matches.
"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," Maxence Lacroix told TNT Sports.
Additional Result
Mainz staged a late comeback to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home, with Lee Jae-sung scoring a 95th-minute winner.
Author’s Summary
Crystal Palace’s resilient performance earned their historic first home European win, lifting team and fans alike after a recent setback.