“Ismaïla Sarr opens the scoring with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box on the counterattack”
Pivotal“Enric Saborit equalizes with a towering header from a corner kick to level the tie”
Pivotal“Ismaïla Sarr scores the winner in extra time with a right-footed strike from a corner kick assist by Daichi Kamada”
Pivotal
AEK Larnaca
Crystal Palace
Outstanding performance
Crystal Palace•AttackerCrystal Palace booked their place in the next round with a dramatic extra-time victory, advancing 2-1 on aggregate despite a spirited AEK Larnaca fightback. Ismaïla Sarr proved the hero with both Palace goals, first opening the scoring with a brilliant counterattacking strike before delivering the decisive blow in the 99th minute from a corner. The Cypriots fought valiantly, with Enric Saborit's header bringing them level, but his second yellow card on 73 minutes proved costly as they were forced to play the final stages a man down. The match descended into chaos in the dying moments with multiple bookings and a red card, but Palace held their nerve to progress in European competition.
How entertaining was this match?
Yéremy Pino commits a handball for Crystal Palace.
Petros IoannouRed CardPetros Ioannou from AEK Larnaca receives a red card.
Petros IoannouVAR Review: Card upgraded for Petros Ioannou of AEK Larnaca.
Valentin RobergeYellow CardValentin Roberge from AEK Larnaca receives a yellow card.
Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Will Hughes comes on to take the place of Adam Wharton.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Match halted - Crystal Palace.
Robert Mudrazija from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Waldo Rubio comes on to take the place of Enzo Cabrera, who has been forced off due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Enzo Cabrera from AEK Larnaca.
Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Enzo Cabrera from AEK Larnaca commits a foul.
Gus Ledes from AEK Larnaca has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Adam Wharton commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Gus Ledes of AEK Larnaca has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went over the bar and to the right. He was assisted by Daichi Kamada.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Robert Mudrazija comes on to take the place of Pere Pons.
The second half of extra time is underway with the score at AEK Larnaca 1, Crystal Palace 2.
The first half of extra time has concluded, with the score standing at AEK Larnaca 1, Crystal Palace 2.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Zlatan Alomerovic from AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Jørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from just a few yards out, but it went wide to the right.
Zlatan Alomerovic from AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Adam Wharton commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Enzo Cabrera from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The shot was stopped. Jørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but it was saved by Zlatan Alomerovic of AEK Larnaca, who positioned himself well in the center of the goal. The play was set up by Tyrick Mitchell.
assist: Daichi Kamada
Goal! AEK Larnaca 1, Crystal Palace 2. Ismaïla Sarr scores for Crystal Palace with a right-footed strike from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist came from Daichi Kamada after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after a foul by Valentin Roberge.
Missed opportunity. Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace had a header from the middle of the penalty area.
Pere Pons of AEK Larnaca has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Missed opportunity. Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
Missed opportunity! Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
The first half of extra time is underway, with the score tied at 1-1 between AEK Larnaca and Crystal Palace.
The second half has concluded, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw between AEK Larnaca and Crystal Palace.
Jefferson Lerma commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Jefferson Lerma commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after Godswill Ekpolo allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Charalambos Kyriakou comes on to take the place of Marcus Rohdén.
Missed opportunity! Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace had a header from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide.
Marcus Rohdén of AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Daichi Kamada commits a foul against Crystal Palace.
The attempt was thwarted. Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace had a header from the left side of the six-yard box that was blocked. The cross was provided by Adam Wharton.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after a play that resulted in a foul by Valentin Roberge.
A shot was thwarted. Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace tried to score with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but his attempt was blocked. The play was set up by Yéremy Pino.
Offside call against AEK Larnaca. Enzo Cabrera has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Jørgen Strand LarsenYellow CardJørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Petros Ioannou from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta comes on to take the place of Jaydee Canvot.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Godswill Ekpolo allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it didn’t hit the target.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Yahav Gurfinkel comes on to take the place of Ángel García.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Valentin Roberge comes on to take the place of Djordje Ivanovic.
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Daniel Muñoz has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Substitution for AEK Larnaca: Enzo Cabrera comes on to take the place of Riad Bajic.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jefferson Lerma comes on to take the place of Chris Richards.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Yéremy Pino comes on to take the place of Evann Guessand.
Enric Saborit2nd YellowEnric Saborit of AEK Larnaca receives his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Enric Saborit commits a foul for AEK Larnaca.
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Ismaïla Sarr has been flagged for being offside.
Offside call against AEK Larnaca. Djordje Ivanovic has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Hrvoje Milicevic from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
The shot was blocked. Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace took a right-footed attempt from a challenging angle on the right, but Zlatan Alomerovic of AEK Larnaca managed to save it in the bottom left corner.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Zlatan Alomerovic of AEK Larnaca made a save in the bottom right corner, with assistance from Daniel Muñoz.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Missed opportunity! Marcus Rohdén from AEK Larnaca took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Missed opportunity. Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace had a header from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Godswill Ekpolo allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Marcus Rohdén
Goal! It's now AEK Larnaca 1, Crystal Palace 1. Enric Saborit scores with a header from the middle of the box after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to AEK Larnaca after a deflection off Jaydee Canvot.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Daniel Muñoz comes on to take the place of Brennan Johnson.
Petros Ioannou from AEK Larnaca has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Djordje Ivanovic from AEK Larnaca commits a foul.
Chris Richards from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Maxence LacroixYellow CardMaxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Petros Ioannou from AEK Larnaca.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes wide to the right.
The attempt is thwarted. Riad Bajic from AEK Larnaca takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Zlatan Alomerovic from AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right.
Missed opportunity! Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it didn't find the target.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Ángel García from AEK Larnaca.
The second half is underway with the score at AEK Larnaca 0, Crystal Palace 1.
The first half concludes with the score at AEK Larnaca 0, Crystal Palace 1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Shot blocked. Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace heads the ball from just a few yards out, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Enric Saborit allowed the ball to go out.
Hrvoje Milicevic from AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Missed opportunity! Djordje Ivanovic from AEK Larnaca took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.
Gus Ledes from AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daichi Kamada commits a foul against Crystal Palace.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after Ángel García allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Ángel García from AEK Larnaca.
Corner kick awarded to Crystal Palace after Gus Ledes allowed the ball to go out.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Tyrick Mitchell.
Enric SaboritYellow CardEnric Saborit from AEK Larnaca receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Enric Saborit commits a foul for AEK Larnaca.
Riad Bajic from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Riad Bajic from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Riad Bajic of AEK Larnaca directed a header from the middle of the penalty area, but Walter Benítez from Crystal Palace made a save right in the center of the net. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Ángel García.
Gus Ledes from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Chris RichardsYellow CardChris Richards from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Pere Pons of AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Chris Richards commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Missed opportunity! Chris Richards of Crystal Palace had a header from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Ismaïla Sarr, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Crystal Palace after Petros Ioannou allowed the ball to go out.
Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Pere Pons commits a foul for AEK Larnaca.
Offside call against Crystal Palace. Ismaïla Sarr has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Enric Saborit from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Goal! AEK Larnaca 0, Crystal Palace 1. Ismaïla Sarr scores for Crystal Palace with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the center of the net after a quick counterattack.
Petros Ioannou from AEK Larnaca earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace commits a foul.
Shot blocked. Riad Bajic from AEK Larnaca takes a left-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Walter Benítez from Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Walter Benítez of Crystal Palace earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The attempt was thwarted. Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace headed the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The cross was delivered by Chris Richards.
Missed opportunity! Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes just wide to the right. The assist came from Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Ismaïla Sarr commits a foul for Crystal Palace.
Enric Saborit of AEK Larnaca is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Crystal Palace earns a corner kick after Petros Ioannou allows the ball to go out of play.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
Crystal Palace travel to Cyprus for the Conference League Round of 16 second leg with the tie perfectly poised at 0-0. After dominating possession but failing to score in the first leg, Palace must break down an AEK Larnaca side that shocked them 1-0 earlier in the competition.
