Crystal Palace begin their first ever Conference League campaign with sharp 2-0 win over Dynamo Kiev, as dem set new club record of 19 games unbeaten run.
From start, Palace control ball and keep Kiev inside their own half. The first breakthrough come before halftime when Daniel Munoz score fine header to give Eagles 1-0 lead.
Second half no take long before Palace double the lead. Eddie Nketiah score just few minutes after VAR cancel him first goal for offside.
Even though Borna Sosa collect two yellow cards wey reduce Palace to 10 men for the last 15 minutes, Oliver Glasner boys still hold strong till final whistle to seal historic 2-0 victory.
TPB Verdict
Crystal Palace continue from where dem stop against Liverpool. The same style of fast passes through the middle, link up play between strikers and wing-backs pay off again.
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nketiah dey hold up play well, while creative stars like Adam Wharton and Yeremy Pino control the half-spaces.
The wing-backs dey very important for Glasner system. Munoz score the first goal from wide position, while Sosa nearly score before im red card. Their width stretch opposition and give Pino and Daichi Kamada space to operate. Altogether, na another top display from a Palace team wey don turn one of the hottest sides in Europe this season.
Dynamo Kiev vs Crystal Palace Highlights
Daniel Munoz goal (31’ – Dynamo Kiev 0-1 Crystal Palace)
Yeremy Pino cut inside from the left and whip dangerous cross go back post. Munoz time him run well and nod powerful header over the keeper into top corner. First ever Conference League goal for Palace!
Eddie Nketiah goal (58’ – Dynamo Kiev 0-2 Crystal Palace)
Just minutes after dem cancel him goal, Nketiah strike again. Pino dance pass defender with crazy skill and deliver cross with outside of him boot. Nketiah get in front of defender and finish neatly with outside of right foot. Eagles double the lead!
Borna Sosa red card (76’)
Palace go 10 men after Sosa commit two fouls back-to-back. Referee give am second yellow and send am off, but Palace still hold their shape till the end.
Man of the Match – Yeremy Pino
Plenty Palace players shine, but Pino na the standout. Him assist both goals, create three chances, complete the most dribbles (3), win the most duels (7) and even top for tackles (3). The Spaniard show why him dey one of the most exciting young players in Europe right now.
Dynamo Kiev vs Crystal Palace Match Stats
Possession: Dynamo Kiev 46% – 54% Crystal Palace
Shots: Dynamo Kiev 9 – 14 Crystal Palace
Shots on target: Dynamo Kiev 1 – 7 Crystal Palace
Corners: Dynamo Kiev 3 – 5 Crystal Palace
Fouls: Dynamo Kiev 7 – 14 Crystal Palace
What Next?
Dynamo Kiev go return to their Ukrainian Premier League title defence with matches against Metalist 1925 and Zorya Luhansk before dem face Samsunspor for Conference League matchday two.
Crystal Palace on the other hand go try extend their unbeaten run for Premier League when dem visit Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium before international break.
