Tonight’s UEFA Conference League clash at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin saw Crystal Palace dominate Shelbourne, cruising to a convincing 3-0 victory in the league phase.
SoftFootball’s pre-match analysis highlighted Palace as favourites, and the English side lived up to expectations, asserting control from the first whistle and leaving Shelbourne searching for answers.
The English side’s dominance was evident from the start. Christantus Uche opened the scoring in the 12th minute, setting the tone for the game. Eddie Nketiah doubled the lead in the 27th minute with a composed finish, and Yeremy Pino added a third goal in the 37th minute. Crystal Palace went into half-time with a commanding 3-0 lead, and the second half remained scoreless as Palace managed the game expertly.
SoftFootball notes that all three goals came in the first half, highlighting the efficiency and attacking depth of Palace’s squad. Shelbourne have yet to score in this season’s UEFA Conference League, emphasizing the challenge they face in Europe.
Crystal Palace shared their victory celebrations on their official X handle, posting images and videos of the team’s first-half dominance and full-time triumph. While official posts focus on direct celebratory messages like “PALACE WIN!!”, fan accounts and media reports described the match as featuring “some clinical finishing” and a “very solid defensive performance”, reflecting the team’s efficiency and composure on the pitch.
Looking ahead, Palace will aim to maintain their momentum in the group stage, keeping their hopes alive for qualification to the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Shelbourne must regroup quickly to keep their European campaign alive.
