“Sarr gives Palace crucial early lead with precise header from Muñoz cross after fast break”
Pivotal“Gudmundsson converts penalty to level the tie and give Fiorentina hope”
Pivotal“Heated confrontation between Pino and Pongracic results in double booking and sets match tone”
“Substitute Ndour's stunning strike from outside the box completes Fiorentina's comeback”
Pivotal
Fiorentina
Crystal Palace
Outstanding performance
Fiorentina•MidfielderCrystal Palace secured their progression to the next round despite losing 2-1 to Fiorentina in a fiery second leg encounter. The Eagles' early lead through Ismaïla Sarr's well-taken header from Daniel Muñoz's cross gave them crucial breathing space, before Albert Gudmundsson leveled from the penalty spot. Cher Ndour's second-half strike completed the turnaround for Fiorentina, who dominated possession (67%) and created more chances (16 shots to 9), but their efforts proved insufficient to overturn the aggregate deficit. The match was punctuated by eight yellow cards and numerous heated exchanges, reflecting the high stakes and tension as both sides knew what was required to advance.
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Foul by Jacopo Fazzini of Fiorentina.
Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Roberto PiccoliYellow CardRoberto Piccoli of Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina.
Chris Richards from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Giovanni Fabbian of Fiorentina.
Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jack Harrison wins a free kick for Fiorentina on the right wing.
Jack Harrison from Fiorentina wins a free kick on the right wing.
Cher NdourYellow CardCher Ndour of Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Cher Ndour of Fiorentina.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Giovanni Fabbian of Fiorentina.
Will Hughes from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rolando Mandragora of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Daichi Kamada for Crystal Palace.
Foul committed by Will Hughes of Crystal Palace.
Rolando Mandragora of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Roberto Piccoli from Fiorentina misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Chadi RiadYellow CardChadi Riad from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Giovanni Fabbian of Fiorentina.
Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Jørgen Strand Larsen from Crystal Palace has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes wide to the left, assisted by Jefferson Lerma's cross.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Jacopo Fazzini comes on for Manor Solomon.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Giovanni Fabbian comes on for Albert Gudmundsson.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Will Hughes comes on for Yéremy Pino.
Yéremy Pino of Crystal Palace commits a handball.
Dean Henderson wins a free kick for Crystal Palace in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Albert Gudmundsson of Fiorentina.
Rolando Mandragora's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Manor Solomon.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Luís Balbo comes on for Robin Gosens.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Eddy Kouadio comes on for Pietro Comuzzo.
Fiorentina is called offside. Robin Gosens is the player caught in the offside position.
Attempt saved. Jack Harrison's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Luca RanieriYellow CardLuca Ranieri of Fiorentina receives a yellow card.
Manor Solomon of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Chadi Riad of Crystal Palace.
Foul committed by Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace.
Marin Pongracic from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Albert Gudmundsson's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Albert Gudmundsson of Fiorentina.
Foul by Chadi Riad of Crystal Palace.
Manor Solomon from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jørgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace.
Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina is caught offside.
Ismaïla SarrYellow CardIsmaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Jaydee Canvot concedes.
assist: Manor Solomon
Goal! Fiorentina leads 2-1 after Cher Ndour scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Manor Solomon.
Attempt missed by Chris Richards of Crystal Palace, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Crystal Palace wins a corner after David de Gea concedes.
Daichi Kamada's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Robin Gosens of Fiorentina heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes high and wide to the left. The cross was assisted by Rolando Mandragora.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jørgen Strand Larsen comes on for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Cher Ndour comes on for Nicolò Fagioli.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jørgen Strand Larsen comes on for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
First half ends with the score at Fiorentina 1, Crystal Palace 1.
Pietro ComuzzoYellow CardPietro Comuzzo from Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul by Pietro Comuzzo of Fiorentina.
Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Rolando Mandragora of Fiorentina.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Dean Henderson concedes.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Dean Henderson concedes.
Fiorentina is awarded a corner after Tyrick Mitchell concedes.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Tyrick Mitchell concedes.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Tyrick Mitchell concedes.
Foul committed by Nicolò Fagioli of Fiorentina.
Chadi Riad from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Chadi Riad comes on for Maxence Lacroix due to an injury.
Marin PongracicYellow CardMarin Pongracic from Fiorentina receives a yellow card.
Yéremy PinoYellow CardYéremy Pino of Crystal Palace receives a yellow card.
Marin PongracicYellow CardMarin Pongracic of Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Marin Pongracic of Fiorentina.
Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Luca Ranieri from Fiorentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Luca Ranieri from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Jefferson Lerma concedes.
Albert Gudmundsson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Roberto Piccoli.
Attempt missed. Yéremy Pino from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Yéremy Pino provided the cross.
Maxence Lacroix is caught offside for Crystal Palace.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Albert Gudmundsson scores for Fiorentina with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 1-1, and Fiorentina now have 1 penalty scored.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jefferson Lerma comes on for Adam Wharton due to an injury.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jefferson Lerma comes on for Adam Wharton due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace.
Jaydee CanvotJaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Rolando MandragoraFiorentina is awarded a penalty after Rolando Mandragora is fouled in the penalty area.
Manor Solomon from Fiorentina misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Dean Henderson concedes.
Manor Solomon's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Dean Henderson.
Foul by Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace.
Jack Harrison from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yéremy Pino of Crystal Palace.
Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Daniel Muñoz
Goal! Crystal Palace takes the lead 1-0 against Fiorentina. Ismaïla Sarr scores with a header from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Daniel Muñoz's cross after a fast break.
Foul by Marin Pongracic of Fiorentina.
Jean-Philippe Mateta wins a free kick for Crystal Palace in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rolando Mandragora of Fiorentina.
Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Chris Richards concedes it.
Albert Gudmundsson's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Robin Gosens.
Foul committed by Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace.
David de Gea of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yéremy Pino's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Adam Wharton provided the assist.
Nicolò Fagioli's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
Rolando Mandragora of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Daniel Muñoz from Crystal Palace takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Crystal Palace hold a commanding 3-0 advantage as they visit Florence for the Conference League quarter-final second leg. Fiorentina need a miraculous comeback at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, while Palace are 90 minutes away from their first-ever European semi-final.
