Crystal Palace Beat Fredrikstad 1-0: Mateta Scores, Eze Arsenal Move Dey Loom
Crystal Palace chop Fredrikstad 1-0 for de UEFA Conference League play-off first leg. Jean-Philippe Mateta be de hero, he score de only goal wey secure victory for Palace. But de match be overshadowed by news say Eberechi Eze dey move go Arsenal.
Eze Absent As Mateta Shines
Eberechi Eze no dey de squad dat morning, wey make fans dey wonder wetin dey happen. Palace manager Oliver Glasner talk say Eze no feel ready to play ahead of im transfer go Arsenal. Dis news overshadow de historic night for Palace for Europe, even though na Conference League dem dey play.
Match Summary: Palace Dominate, Mateta Scores
Palace dominate de game, but Fredrikstad stubborn for de first half. Mateta hit post before he finally score for de 55th minute. He cleverly direct Will Hughes im shot past de goalkeeper with im head. Other players like Sosa and Muñoz try demma luck, but dem no fit add more goals.
Key Moments:
- Lerma, Sosa, and Devenny start for Palace.
- Mateta hit post for first half.
- Mateta score for second half after Hughes im shot.
- Muñoz head against post late for de game.
De second leg dey August 28, wey go decide who go reach de league phase. Palace go need play well again if dem wan progress. De absence of Eze go be big blow, but Mateta show say he fit step up.
Fans No Happy With Conference League
Before de match start, Palace fans boo de Conference League anthem and even start anti-UEFA chants. Dis show say dem no too happy say dem dey dis competition after dem been dey hope for Europa League.