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The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Returning striker puts Palace in driving seat for Fiorentina tie

Palace Fiorentina JeanPhilippe Mateta Conference League
  • Crystal Palace secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in the first leg of their Conference League quarter-final at Selhurst Park.
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring with a 24th-minute penalty, marking his first goal since New Year's Day.
  • Tyrick Mitchell doubled Palace's lead seven minutes later, converting a rebound from a Mateta effort.
  • Ismaila Sarr sealed the comfortable win with a third goal on the stroke of full-time, giving Palace a significant advantage for the return leg.
  • Mateta, making his first start since January, received a warm reception after his performance, despite previous fan discontent over a failed transfer.

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Crystal Palace close in on Conference League semi-finals with convincing win over Fiorentina

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