“Yellow cards issued to both Jørgen Strand Larsen and an unnamed player for fouls and holding, highlighting the physical nature of the contest”
“Maxence Lacroix breaks the deadlock with a close-range header from Adam Wharton's precise cross following a free kick earned by Evann Guessand”
Pivotal“Evann Guessand adds a second goal in stoppage time to seal Palace's victory and ensure comfortable aggregate progression”
Crystal Palace
Zrinjski
Outstanding performance
Crystal Palace•MidfielderCrystal Palace secured their passage to the next round of the Europa Conference League with a professional 2-0 victory over Zrinjski, winning 3-1 on aggregate. Maxence Lacroix's first-half header from Adam Wharton's set-piece delivery proved to be the crucial breakthrough, capitalizing on Palace's sustained pressure in an eventful opening 45 minutes. The match was characterized by robust challenges and frequent fouls, with seven yellow cards brandished across both sides. Evann Guessand sealed the victory with a late strike in the 90th minute, ensuring Palace advance comfortably despite what had been a hard-fought encounter against determined Bosnian opposition.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner kick awarded to Zrinjski Mostar after Daniel Muñoz allowed the ball to go out of play.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Igor Savic from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ismaïla Sarr commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matej Sakota from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner awarded to Zrinjski Mostar after a defensive play by Jaydee Canvot.
Substitution for Zrinjski Mostar: Marijan Cavar comes on to take the place of Antonio Ivancic.
Substitution for Zrinjski Mostar: Kerim Memija comes on to take the place of Neven Djurasek.
Substitution for Zrinjski Mostar: Dan Lagumdzija comes on to take the place of Karlo Abramovic.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Antonio Ivancic from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Igor Savic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Missed opportunity! Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn’t hit the target.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace heads the ball from the middle of the box, but it goes just to the left of the target. The cross was delivered by Tyrick Mitchell.
Substitution for Zrinjski Mostar: Tomi Juric comes on to take the place of Leo Mikic.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after Goran Karacic allowed the ball to go out of play.
Shot on goal denied. Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but the attempt is stopped right in the center of the net.
Offside call against Zrinjski Mostar. Karlo Abramovic is flagged for being in an offside position.
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace earns a free kick on the left flank.
Karlo Abramovic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Brennan Johnson comes on to take the place of Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Corner kick awarded to Zrinjski Mostar after Jaydee Canvot allowed the ball to go out of play.
Neven Djurasek from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Zrinjski Mostar is flagged for offside as Matej Sakota is in an illegal position.
Igor Savic from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Substitution for Zrinjski Mostar: Matej Sakota comes on to take the place of Mario Cuze.
Leo MikicYellow CardLeo Mikic from Zrinjski Mostar receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Leo Mikic of Zrinjski Mostar.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace earns a free kick on the right flank.
Missed opportunity! Chris Richards from Crystal Palace had a header from close range after a set piece, but it went off target.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Leo Mikic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
The shot was blocked. Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace directed a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it was stopped.
Jørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Marko Vranjkovic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Will Hughes comes on to take the place of Adam Wharton.
Leo Mikic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Leo Mikic from Zrinjski Mostar takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Marko Vranjkovic.
An attempt is thwarted. Marko Vranjkovic of Zrinjski Mostar takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The play was set up by Neven Djurasek.
Mario Cuze from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Mario Cuze from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Adam WhartonYellow CardAdam Wharton from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Adam Wharton commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Duje Dujmovic from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daichi Kamada commits a foul against Crystal Palace.
Neven Djurasek from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
The second half is underway with the score at Crystal Palace 1, Zrinjski Mostar 0.
The first half concludes with Crystal Palace leading Zrinjski Mostar 1-0.
Karlo AbramovicYellow CardKarlo Abramovic of Zrinjski Mostar receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Karlo Abramovic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Igor Savic allowed the ball to go out of play.
Missed opportunity! Leo Mikic from Zrinjski Mostar took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack, but it didn't hit the target.
assist: Adam Wharton
Goal! Crystal Palace takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Zrinjski Mostar. Maxence Lacroix scores with a header from just a few yards out, directing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Adam Wharton, who delivered a precise cross after a set piece.
Karlo Abramovic from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Neven DjurasekYellow CardNeven Djurasek from Zrinjski Mostar receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Neven Djurasek from Zrinjski Mostar commits a foul.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace earns a free kick on the left flank.
Mario Cuze from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Adam Wharton commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Igor Savic from Zrinjski Mostar.
Jørgen Strand LarsenYellow CardJørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Igor Savic from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Tyrick Mitchell.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Goran Karacic allowed the ball to go out.
Ismaïla Sarr commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Antonio Ivancic from Zrinjski Mostar earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Igor Savic allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Goran Karacic from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after Hrvoje Barisic allowed the ball to go out of play.
Blocked attempt. Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace had a header from the middle of the box that was deflected. The assist came from Adam Wharton.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Jørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Jaydee CanvotYellow CardJaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Karlo Abramovic from Zrinjski Mostar is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jaydee Canvot commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Daniel Muñoz has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Duje Dujmovic allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Jørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the athletes are getting ready on the field.
