🔗 Share this article Uche Ignites Comfortable Palace Triumph at Shelbourne. Despite embarking on their maiden continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Without key players like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a commanding result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League playoffs. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight entry to the last 16, particularly following a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Squad Members Seize the Opportunity This match provided a platform for some of Palace's lesser-used players to shine. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a clinical finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a another, finding the net for the second consecutive match. The Shelbourne team that had finished their league season proved outmatched even for a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee problems. Control Asserted from the Outset In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, allowed Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple finish. Midfielder Adam Wharton came close soon after, fizzing a powerful effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently appealed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the official dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal man did not have wait long to find his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for two robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a powerful header from a corner. Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before calmly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest key players like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring with his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche also missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for development in his game. The only concern for Palace was a second-half injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the visiting side.
Despite embarking on their maiden continental adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are learning very quickly. Without key players like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the London club departed Dublin with a commanding result that virtually guarantees them a place in the Conference League playoffs. A further three points in their next fixture against Finnish KuPS ought to be enough to seal straight entry to the last 16, particularly following a prior stumble against Strasbourg. Squad Members Seize the Opportunity This match provided a platform for some of Palace's lesser-used players to shine. Christantus Uche, in only his second beginning since arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a clinical finish. Striker Eddie Nketiah added a another, finding the net for the second consecutive match. The Shelbourne team that had finished their league season proved outmatched even for a largely rotated Palace outfit. The visitors were further weakened by the reports that Mateta and Muñoz are out with knee problems. Control Asserted from the Outset In spite of torrential rain in Dublin, Palace quickly took control. A slick passing sequence in the 11th minute, initiated by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, allowed Nketiah to lay on Uche for a simple finish. Midfielder Adam Wharton came close soon after, fizzing a powerful effort over the bar. Nketiah subsequently appealed for a penalty after bursting into the box, but the official dismissed the appeals. Ex-Arsenal man did not have wait long to find his goal, prodding home from a yard out after Uche's effort had struck the post. The home side were clinging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for two robust challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a powerful header from a corner. Pino Seals the Game The match was as good as over eight minutes from half-time. Yeremy Pino meandered past a series of weak challenges before calmly dispatching a shot past keeper Wessel Speel to make it 3-0. Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner took the chance to rest key players like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse almost scoring with his first touch, only to see his shot blocked. The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt crash off each posts before being clasped on the line. Uche also missed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for development in his game. The only concern for Palace was a second-half injury to Justin Devenny, who limped off. This allowed 17-year-old striker Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise perfect evening for the visiting side.