Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal proved to be the difference between the two sides as Crystal Palace got their first ever win in a European competition.However, with 75% possession and 25 attempts,

THEY were demoted before they had kicked a ball and robbed of their star player on the morning of the match. Yet Crystal Palace’s maiden European adventure still began with a victory at a rocking,

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Crystal Palace Face Fredrikstad in Conference League QualifierCrystal Palace begin their European adventure on Thursday night as they welcome Norwegian side Fredrikstad to Selhurst Park in the first

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was left delighted after their Europa Conference League playoff win against Fredrikstad.

Crystal Palace's first European fixture ended in a narrow victory over Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park, with Jean-Philippe Mateta on target.

Crystal Palace enter their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad with the focus inevitably fixed on Eberechi Eze. The midfielder, whose flair has so often defined Palace’s attacking spark, is on the verge of a £67.5million move to Arsenal.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta was full of pride proving the matchwinner in their Europa Conference League playoff with Fredrikstad.