Crystal Palace 0-0 AEK Larnaca: Glasner´s Men Fail to Secure First-Leg Lead
Crystal Palace missed multiple chances as AEK Larnaca defended strongly under new coach Javi Rozada, leaving the Conference League last-16 tie scoreless after the first leg.
- At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace were held to a goalless draw in their Conference League last-16 tie, and blustery conditions framed the match as Palace failed to convert late pressure.
- After January moves, Palace's lineup featured a different XI than in October, with Marc Guehi leaving for Manchester City and new signings Strand Larsen, Evann Guessand, and Brennan Johnson starting but lacking influence.
- Sarr came close several times, including curling just over, as Palace created chances like Guessand's shot into Alomerovic's chest and Wharton testing the keeper after the restart.
- Seeking a winner, Palace replaced a forward late as Glasner brought on Mateta with just over 10 minutes remaining.
- AEK Larnaca, in Javi Rozada's first game, defended compactly with decisive interventions including Hrvoje Milicevic's challenge that kept the match scoreless.
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UEFA Conference League 2025-26: Crystal Palace held to goalless draw by AEK Larnaca in round of 16 first leg
Palace created a glut of chances on a wet and windy night at Selhurst Park but failed to score against its Cypriot opponent for the second time this season, having lost 1-0 to Larnaca in the league phase.
Conference League: Also Mainz (with Posch, Mwene) with Olomouc in the beginning goalless. Europa League: Genk with ÖFB-Goalie Lawal beat Freiburg 1:0, Midtjylland at Nottingham 1:0
Crystal Palace 0-0 AEK Larnaca: Glasner´s men fail to secure first-leg lead
Crystal Palace were left frustrated after AEK Larnaca held the Eagles to a 0-0 draw in their Conference League last 16 first leg. Oliver Glasner’s side were certainly on top at Selhurst Park, but could not find their way past Zlatan Alomerovic, and the winner of this tie will be decided ...
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