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Powys County Times
23 minutes ago
- Powys County Times
Jean-Philippe Mateta strike gives Crystal Palace victory
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored an historic opener as Crystal Palace beat Fredrikstad 1-0 at Selhurst Park in the opening leg of their Conference League play-off. Palace's first foray into major European competition was overshadowed by the absence of Eberechi Eze – understood to be edging closer to completing a £60million move to Arsenal – from the team sheet. Eagles boss Oliver Glasner had initially insisted Eze would start, but told Channel 5 before the contest that the 27-year-old had phoned him on Thursday morning to say he did not feel well. Mateta finally nodded the hosts in front in the 54th minute, and the Frenchman's goal proved the winner after the Eagles could not capitalise on any further chances. Captain Marc Guehi, still linked to Liverpool, was in the starting line-up. After lifting the FA Cup in May, Glasner's men expected to be playing in the Europa League, where they would have qualified directly for the league phase. Their ensuing, convoluted battle over multi-club ownership and subsequent demotion by UEFA to the Conference League ended with the Court of Arbitration for Sport's rejection of their appeal, with Nottingham Forest, their opponents for Sunday's Premier League home opener, expected to take the Europa League place. Palace fans – whose club were as a result forced into this two-legged tie – expressed their displeasure in the form of a 'UEFA Mafia' banner and bleep-worthy chants directed at the European governing body and Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. If anyone expected a dominant start from the Community Shield holders, facing last season's eighth-place Eliteserien finishers, it was not the opening they predicted. It took nearly 15 minutes before the hosts created their first chance, when Guehi nodded over from Jefferson Lerma's long throw. They began to display more intent around the halfway point in the period when Mateta directed a shot straight at Fredrikstad keeper Martin Borsheim, Lerma volleyed goalwards, Adam Wharton fired through a crowd and Justin Devenny – Eze's replacement – tried to tee up Ismaila Sarr. The hosts breathed a sigh of relief when Sondre Sorlokk caught Ulrik Fredriksen with a cross – a touch that might have led to a goal at a slightly different trajectory before Mateta caught the post with a deflected effort from distance. Palace were knocking at the door before the break, and there were chances for Will Hughes and Devenny – who nodded over – soon after the restart. Mateta broke the deadlock after Fredrikstad failed to deal with Borna Sosa's throw-in. Palace took advantage as the ball eventually fell for Hughes, who took a shot. Mateta saw an opportunity as the effort came toward him, guiding it into the back of Borsheim's net as he nodded home the Eagles' first goal of the European campaign. Daniel Munoz nearly doubled Palace's lead, catching the outside of the right post with a header, Odsonne Edouard's effort struck a black shirt, and Lerma nodded wide – opportunities nearly proved more regrettable when Henrik Skogvold fired just past Dean Henderson's far post in stoppage time,.
North Wales Chronicle
38 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Oliver Glasner believes Eberechi Eze has played his final Crystal Palace match
The Palace boss insisted Eze would start the Eagles' first leg against the Norwegian side at Selhurst Park – also their first foray into major European football – before Arsenal swooped in with a £60million deal. The transfer of 27-year-old, who had for a long time been linked to Tottenham, could be confirmed as early as this weekend, the PA news agency understands. However, on Thursday morning, Glasner revealed he received a phone call from Eze, who said he was not feeling well enough to play, forcing him to bring Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny into his starting XI. 'I'm responsible for Crystal Palace and I think he won't play for us again,' said Glasner when asked to confirm whether Eze was heading to the Emirates Stadium. 'So I have to prepare the team for Nottingham (Forest, in the Premier League on Sunday) and for the second leg against Fredrikstad, and I'm planning without Eberechi.' Quizzed as to whether Eze was feeling physically or mentally unwell, the Palace boss merely replied: 'You have to ask him. Maybe in a few days (you can ask).' Glasner also shared that he has never faced a situation where a player in Eze's situation had called to say they were unavailable. 'No,' Glasner confirmed. 'And I don't want it to happen anymore.' The drama and speculation around Eze – and his absence from Palace's starting XI – overshadowed the FA Cup holders' historic major European debut, which they won 1-0 after Jean-Philippe Mateta nodded home in the 54th minute. Glasner, who blamed late business for Palace's poor start last season, did not hold back when sharing his frustration about their lack of activity in the transfer window, so far signing just Croatian defender Borna Sosa for £2million and goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer. 'I can't do anything,' said Glasner. 'I can't sign a player's contract. We have to act. We need this. This is Crystal Palace's future. It's easy to add numbers, we need to add the right players. Can't beat a JP celebration at Selhurst 🖼️ — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 21, 2025 'The profile has been defined for months, for months. Also it's not surprising for everyone that Ebs left, because five days earlier we couldn't have done anything if he leaves (release clause). 'We knew that this chance is very high that this would happen, and honestly, I say it like it is, we missed the chance to replace him early enough. That's completely our fault, and nobody else's fault.' Speaking to Channel 5 after the victory, Palace chairman Steve Parish said: 'It is what it is. We've got to move past (it). He's been fantastic for the club. We all love him for what he's done and achieved, and we're pleased that he can go on and fulfil the other ambitions that he's got. 'The king is dead, long live the king. We have to move past it and we have to find other players to bring in that can support the rest of the team and Oliver.'
North Wales Chronicle
38 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Jean-Philippe Mateta strike gives Crystal Palace victory
Palace's first foray into major European competition was overshadowed by the absence of Eberechi Eze – understood to be edging closer to completing a £60million move to Arsenal – from the team sheet. Eagles boss Oliver Glasner had initially insisted Eze would start, but told Channel 5 before the contest that the 27-year-old had phoned him on Thursday morning to say he did not feel well. Mateta finally nodded the hosts in front in the 54th minute, and the Frenchman's goal proved the winner after the Eagles could not capitalise on any further chances. Captain Marc Guehi, still linked to Liverpool, was in the starting line-up. After lifting the FA Cup in May, Glasner's men expected to be playing in the Europa League, where they would have qualified directly for the league phase. Their ensuing, convoluted battle over multi-club ownership and subsequent demotion by UEFA to the Conference League ended with the Court of Arbitration for Sport's rejection of their appeal, with Nottingham Forest, their opponents for Sunday's Premier League home opener, expected to take the Europa League place. Palace fans – whose club were as a result forced into this two-legged tie – expressed their displeasure in the form of a 'UEFA Mafia' banner and bleep-worthy chants directed at the European governing body and Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. If anyone expected a dominant start from the Community Shield holders, facing last season's eighth-place Eliteserien finishers, it was not the opening they predicted. It took nearly 15 minutes before the hosts created their first chance, when Guehi nodded over from Jefferson Lerma's long throw. They began to display more intent around the halfway point in the period when Mateta directed a shot straight at Fredrikstad keeper Martin Borsheim, Lerma volleyed goalwards, Adam Wharton fired through a crowd and Justin Devenny – Eze's replacement – tried to tee up Ismaila Sarr. The hosts breathed a sigh of relief when Sondre Sorlokk caught Ulrik Fredriksen with a cross – a touch that might have led to a goal at a slightly different trajectory before Mateta caught the post with a deflected effort from distance. Palace were knocking at the door before the break, and there were chances for Will Hughes and Devenny – who nodded over – soon after the restart. Mateta broke the deadlock after Fredrikstad failed to deal with Borna Sosa's throw-in. Palace took advantage as the ball eventually fell for Hughes, who took a shot. Mateta saw an opportunity as the effort came toward him, guiding it into the back of Borsheim's net as he nodded home the Eagles' first goal of the European campaign. Daniel Munoz nearly doubled Palace's lead, catching the outside of the right post with a header, Odsonne Edouard's effort struck a black shirt, and Lerma nodded wide – opportunities nearly proved more regrettable when Henrik Skogvold fired just past Dean Henderson's far post in stoppage time,.
