“Jean-Philippe Mateta converts the penalty with a composed right-footed finish to the center of the goal”
Pivotal“Tyrick Mitchell pounces on David de Gea's save from Mateta to double Palace's lead from close range”
Pivotal“Ismaïla Sarr's header in stoppage time puts the tie almost beyond Fiorentina's reach”
Crystal Palace
Fiorentina
Outstanding performance
Crystal Palace•MidfielderCrystal Palace took a commanding first-leg advantage with a dominant 3-0 victory over Fiorentina at Selhurst Park. The Eagles controlled proceedings from early on, converting their territorial dominance into clinical finishing with 6 shots on target from 17 attempts compared to Fiorentina's meager 2 from 8. Jean-Philippe Mateta was the catalyst, winning a penalty after 21 minutes which he converted himself, before turning provider for Tyrick Mitchell's close-range follow-up seven minutes later. Palace's 52% possession and 40 dangerous attacks to Fiorentina's 21 told the story of sustained pressure that the Italian side struggled to contain. Ismaïla Sarr's stoppage-time header capped off a comprehensive performance that puts Palace in pole position heading to Florence, though Fiorentina will take heart from keeping the deficit to three goals with the return leg still to play.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
assist: Daichi Kamada
Goal! Ismaïla Sarr scores for Crystal Palace with a header from the center of the box. The score is now Crystal Palace 3, Fiorentina 0.
Jefferson Lerma's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Yéremy Pino.
Foul committed by Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina.
Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Giovanni Fabbian from Fiorentina.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Jefferson Lerma comes on for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Pietro Comuzzo comes on for Marin Pongracic.
Attempt missed. Cher Ndour of Fiorentina takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Ismaïla Sarr's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Attempt missed. Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just to the left. Ismaïla Sarr provided the assist with a cross after a quick break.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Luís Balbo comes on for Robin Gosens.
Substitution for Fiorentina: Jacopo Fazzini comes on for Jack Harrison.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Daniel Muñoz provided the cross.
Chris RichardsYellow CardChris Richards of Crystal Palace receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Chris Richards of Crystal Palace.
Cher Ndour from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chris Richards of Crystal Palace.
Roberto Piccoli from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fiorentina wins a corner after Jaydee Canvot concedes.
Foul committed by Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace.
Luca Ranieri from Fiorentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jack Harrison of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace is penalized for dangerous play.
Roberto PiccoliYellow CardRoberto Piccoli of Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Roberto Piccoli from Fiorentina misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Albert Gudmundsson of Fiorentina.
Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Giovanni Fabbian from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace.
Substitution for Crystal Palace: Yéremy Pino comes on for Evann Guessand due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Giovanni Fabbian of Fiorentina.
Roberto Piccoli's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Attempt saved. Albert Gudmundsson's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Foul by Daniel Muñoz of Crystal Palace.
Nicolò Fagioli from Fiorentina wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace.
Roberto Piccoli from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ismaïla Sarr of Crystal Palace.
Foul committed by Marin Pongracic of Fiorentina.
Foul committed by Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace.
Giovanni Fabbian from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it close but to the left. The attempt was assisted by Evann Guessand with a cross.
Giovanni Fabbian from Fiorentina hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Giovanni Fabbian of Fiorentina.
Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at Crystal Palace 2, Fiorentina 0.
First half ends with Crystal Palace leading 2-0 against Fiorentina.
Dodô wins a free kick for Fiorentina in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Dodô of Fiorentina.
Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the left wing.
Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it to the left. Adam Wharton provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Crystal Palace wins a corner after Luca Ranieri concedes.
Evann Guessand's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Crystal Palace wins a corner after Luca Ranieri concedes.
assist: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Goal! Tyrick Mitchell scores for Crystal Palace with a left-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner. The score is now Crystal Palace 2, Fiorentina 0.
assist: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Goal! Crystal Palace lead 2-0 over Fiorentina as Tyrick Mitchell scores with a left-footed shot from very close range.
Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta's right-footed shot from close range is saved in the bottom left corner by David de Gea. The assist came from Daniel Muñoz.
Roberto Piccoli of Fiorentina is caught offside.
Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace is caught offside.
Attempt missed by Albert Gudmundsson of Fiorentina, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Goal! Jean-Philippe Mateta scores for Crystal Palace with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match stands at 1-0 in favor of Crystal Palace.
DodôYellow CardDodô of Fiorentina receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
DodôPenalty conceded by Dodô of Fiorentina for a foul in the penalty area.
Evann GuessandCrystal Palace is awarded a penalty after Evann Guessand is fouled in the penalty area.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, just to the right, after an assist from Daichi Kamada.
Ismaïla Sarr from Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luca Ranieri of Fiorentina.
Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Dodô of Fiorentina.
Foul committed by Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace.
Foul committed by Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace.
Attempt missed. Robin Gosens from Fiorentina has a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the left. Giovanni Fabbian provided the assist with a cross.
Ismaïla Sarr commits a handball for Crystal Palace.
Luca Ranieri from Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. The cross was assisted by Daniel Muñoz.
Foul by Evann Guessand of Crystal Palace.
Cher Ndour from Fiorentina is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Handball by Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace.
Luca Ranieri of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace.
Foul committed by Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
Jack Harrison of Fiorentina wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Roberto Piccoli's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace host Fiorentina in their first-ever European quarter-final at Selhurst Park. With Palace riding momentum and Fiorentina seeking their fourth consecutive Conference League semi-final, this first leg promises to be a captivating clash between European ambition and experience.
