Crystal Palace set new club record with Conference League win

Football
3 Oct 2025 • 3:32 AM MYT
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  • Crystal Palace secured a 2-0 victory over Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kiev in their opening Conference League group stage match, played at the Motor Lublin Arena in Poland.
  • Daniel Munoz scored Palace's historic first-ever away goal in Europe, followed by a second-half goal from substitute Eddie Nketiah, with both goals assisted by Yeremy Pino.
  • The win extended Crystal Palace's unbeaten run to a new club record of 19 matches across all competitions.
  • Palace's Borna Sosa was sent off in the final quarter of an hour after receiving two yellow cards, but Dynamo Kiev struggled to create chances, not registering a shot on target until added time.
  • The convincing display highlighted Palace's strong form, building on their recent victory against Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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