Crystal Palace
AEK Larnaca
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1.72
Expected Goals (xG)
0.23
Passing by
526 (88%)
Accurate passes
156 (63%)
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1
G
Dean Henderson (C)
6.7
23
d
Jaydee Canvot
7.2
5
d
Maxence Lacroix
7.0
26
d
Chris Richards
8.2
3
m
Tyrick Mitchell
6.9
18
m
Daichi Kamada
7.5
m
Adam Wharton
40′ Stumbled
11
m
Brennan Johnson
7.9
29
F
Evann Guessand
6.2
22
F
Jørgen Strand Larsen
6.9
7
F
Ismaila Sarr
6.6
Substitutes
59
m
Cardines river
55
m
Justin Devenny
42
m
Kaden Rodney
24
d
Salsa Borna
19
m
Will Hughes
8
m
Jefferson Lerma
34
d
Chad Riad
17
d
Nathaniel Clyne
31
G
Remi Matthews
44
G
Walter Benitez
m
Jeremy Pino
88′ Replaced by B. JohnsonF
Jean-Philippe Mateta
77′ Replaced by JS Larsen
1
G
Zlatan Alomerovic
8.2
14
d
Ángel García (C)
6.6
4
d
Enric Saborit
7.3
15
d
Hrvoje Milicevic
7.3
22
d
Godswill Ekpolo
6.6
21
d
Jorge Miramón
6.7
9
m
Djordje Ivanovic
6.6
17
m
Peter Pons
7.0
7
m
Gus Ledes
6.9
8
m
Marcus Rohden
6.9
11
F
Riad Bajić
6.6
UEFA Europa Conference League Classification – UEFA Conference League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – League Conference (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – League Conference (Play Off: 1/16 final)
Crystal Palace were held to a frustrating goalless draw by resilient AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace endured a night of missed chances as AEK Larnaca drew 0-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, the Eagles were unable to find a breakthrough against a determined Cypriot side.
Both teams entered this second match of the group stage having secured victories in their opening matches. Crystal Palace looked to establish their home advantage early in the competition. Meanwhile, AEK Larnaca looked to maintain their impressive start and grab a valuable point away from home.
The first half saw Crystal Palace immediately take control of the game. They controlled the ball, moving forward with attacking intent. Midfielder Daichi Kamada dictated the game, orchestrating several promising moves.
Palace created early half-chances, testing AEK Larnaca’s defence. Full-back Tyrick Mitchell got a shot on goal, which was competently dealt with by AEK goalkeeper Zlatan Alomerović. The visitors, however, largely contained the threat.
Adam Wharton received the only booking of the game in the 40th minute. He was shown a yellow card for a foul on the bench. AEK Larnaca made an early tactical change in the 29th minute, with Miramon replacing Petros Ioannou.
Despite their significant possession and attacking efforts, Crystal Palace went into the half goalless. Manager Oliver Glasner reportedly urged his team to find a more clinical edge. AEK Larnaca’s defensive strategy was effective in the first 45 minutes.
The second half unfolded with a similar pattern of Palace dominance. The home side pressed hard for an early goal. Jørgen Strand Larsen was introduced in the 77th minute to give new offensive impetus, and he soon had a shot on goal.
Alomerović emerged as AEK Larnaca’s standout performer. He continued to deny Palace with a number of crucial saves, frustrating the home fans. Their excellent goalkeeper kept the score throughout the second period.
AEK Larnaca made further changes to strengthen their defensive structure. Substitutions in the 68th minute saw D. Ivanovic and R. Bajic join the action. Later, in the 87th minute, A. Garcia and M. Rohden entered, who confirmed their intention to preserve the clean sheet. Brennan Johnson was Palace’s final change in the 88th minute.
The statistical breakdown underlined Crystal Palace’s control. They recorded 13 shots in total, with 4 hitting the target, amassing an Expected Goals (xG) figure of 1.72. AEK Larnaca, on the other hand, managed just 2 shots, on goal, and an xG of 0.23.
This 0-0 draw means that both Crystal Palace and AEK Larnaca are now on four points in Group B. Palace will be reflecting on a game in which they should have secured three points, while AEK Larnaca celebrate a hard-fought draw at Selhurst Park.
