Crystal Palace Secure Victory Over AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Conference League
Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring before Ismaila Sarr netted twice, ensuring a 3-1 win for Oliver Glasner’s side in London. This victory marked Crystal Palace’s first-ever home win in the main stage of a European competition.
Match Summary
After a surprising home defeat against AEK Larnaca, Crystal Palace bounced back strongly against AZ Alkmaar. The Eagles moved to six points after three group stage matches with this win.
- Maxence Lacroix scored the opening goal with a precise finish from a knockdown.
- Ismaila Sarr added two goals, one just before halftime and another shortly after the break.
- AZ Alkmaar's Sven Mijnans scored a deflected goal in the 54th minute, giving his side hope.
"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
Despite Jean-Philippe Mateta missing a 17th-minute penalty for Palace, the team broke their home hoodoo in Europe by securing this important victory. Sarr’s decisive goal in the 57th minute wrapped up the win with a confident one-on-one finish.
In another UEFA Conference League match, Mainz came from behind to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home thanks to Lee Jae-sung’s goal in the 95th minute.
Author’s Summary
Crystal Palace ended their home European struggles with a 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar, powered by Lacroix’s opener and Sarr’s two goals, pleasing their fans and boosting their group standing.
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