Crystal Palace Secure Win Over AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace ended a brief slump in the UEFA Conference League with a 3-1 victory at home against AZ Alkmaar. This marked their first home triumph in the main phase of a European competition.
Match Highlights
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring with a precise finish from a knockdown.
- Ismaila Sarr scored twice, including a close-range goal just before halftime and a one-on-one finish shortly after the break.
- AZ Alkmaar’s Sven Mijnans scored a deflected goal to keep the visitors in contention momentarily.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a 17th-minute penalty for Palace.
Player and Coach Reactions
"The game we lost here was sad for us but we said before we want to give the win to the fans. Everyone deserves it," Maxence Lacroix told TNT Sports.
Additional European Fixture Update
Mainz overturned a deficit to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home, clinching the win with a goal by Lee Jae-sung in the 95th minute.
Competition Standings
With this win, Crystal Palace moved to six points after three matches in the league phase, boosting their chances of progressing further in the tournament.
Author’s Summary: Crystal Palace secured a historic home win in the UEFA Conference League, highlighted by Maxence Lacroix's opener and Ismaila Sarr’s double, marking a crucial recovery in their European campaign.
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