Crystal Palace secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Shelbourne, inching closer to the top eight. Christantus Uche initiated the scoring early, converting from Eddie Nketiah's assist. Nketiah then capitalised on a rebound to double the lead. Yeremy Pino completed the triumph by skilfully navigating past defenders and scoring in the 37th minute.
English teams have maintained an unbeaten record against Irish clubs in European contests, with 23 wins and four draws in 28 encounters. This streak is only surpassed by German teams against Cypriot opponents, who have played 53 matches without defeat. Crystal Palace now sits ninth in their league phase, just one point shy of automatic qualification for the last 16.
Eddie Nketiah has expressed his ambition
to achieve success in the Conference League this season. He has already netted four goals across all competitions and is eager to continue his scoring form. "Always nice to get on the scoresheet, always nice to get a win," Nketiah shared with TNT Sports.
Nketiah emphasised the importance of teamwork and perseverance. "Whether we are playing or on the bench, when we get our time, we all know we can contribute," he stated. The team remains focused on advancing further in the competition and is determined to maintain their momentum.
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- Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 11, 2025
The team's next challenge is against KuPS on December 18, where they aim to secure a spot in the last 16 automatically. Nketiah remains optimistic about their prospects: "We have to keep going and keep pushing. We have to keep believing. " His gratitude for being back on the field fuels his drive to help Crystal Palace succeed.
Nketiah's determination and positive outlook reflect his commitment to both personal growth and team success. As Crystal Palace continues its campaign, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances from Nketiah and his teammates.
