UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace beats Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in Conference League semi-final first leg
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Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final in Krakow, Poland. Ismaila Sarr scored the fastest goal in competition history after just 21 seconds. The win gives Palace a two-goal advantage ahead of the second leg at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 on the night to advance 5-2 on aggregate and reach their first European final. The victory at Selhurst Park sets up a UEFA Conference League final matchup against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig.
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Crystal Palace will face Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park on Thursday evening with a 3-1 lead from the first leg. Manager Oliver Glasner has urged his players to avoid complacency despite the advantage. The winner will advance to the final against either Strasbourg or Rayo Vallecano.