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Conference League Chaos: Crystal Palace & Fiorentina Steal the Spotlight

2 weeks ago

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Crystal Palace Ease Past Shelbourne

Crystal Palace secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Shelbourne to maintain their momentum in the UEFA Conference League. Christantus Uche opened the scoring with his first goal for the club, finishing a precise pass from Eddie Nketiah. Nketiah then added a second when Uche’s shot hit the post, and the front line was completed by Yeremy Pino, who scored a spectacular solo goal from the edge of the penalty area. Palace’s clinical finishing ensured all three points and maintained their strong position in the group stage.

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Fiorentina’s Late Hero

Fiorentina returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Dynamo Kyiv, thanks to substitute Albert Gudmundsson’s decisive goal in the 74th minute. Moise Kean had given the Italians an early lead with a header from Dodô’s cross. Dynamo responded after halftime with a strike from Mykola Mykhailenko to level the score. Fiorentina pushed for the winner, and Gudmundsson capitalized on a rebound to secure the three points, giving the team a boost after back-to-back defeats in the league phase.

Other Teams Progress

Shakhtar Donetsk, Raków, AEK Athens, Sparta Praha, and Rayo Vallecano also booked their places in the knockout stages with wins in their final league phase fixtures. Mainz progressed despite drawing 1-1 with Lech Poznań. AEK Athens ended Samsunspor’s unbeaten start, coming from behind to claim a 2-1 victory. Strasbourg also climbed to the top of their group with a narrow 1-0 win at Aberdeen, securing a knockout phase spot despite a missed penalty

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Conference League Highlights

The penultimate round of the group stage delivered thrilling moments, from late winners to dramatic comebacks. Crystal Palace and Fiorentina showcased resilience and precision, while other qualifying sides proved consistent under pressure. With six more teams joining Samsunspor and Strasbourg in the knockout phase, the competition is shaping up to be unpredictable and exciting as it heads toward the final rounds.