Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski Highlights and Match Report

UEFA Europa Convention League
8:00 PMFebruary 26, 2026
Spherical of 32

Crystal Palace*2 – 0
HT:(1 – 0)
Combination:(3 – 1)

ZrinjskiSelhurst Park
Referee: Luís Godinho, Portugal


Crystal Palace


Zrinjski
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2.36
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.33
Passing
517 (85%)
Correct passes
235 (72%)
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Substitutes
59
M
Rio Cardines
55
M
Justin Devenny
42
M
Kaden Rodney
24
D
Borna Sosa
10
M
Yéremy Pino
34
D
Chadi Riad
17
D
Nathaniel Clyne
44
G
Walter Benítez
31
G
Remi Matthews
F
Brennan Johnson
M
Will Hughes
18
G
Goran Karačić
12
D
Petar Mamić
55
D
Duje Dujmović
21
D
Igor Savić
4
D
Hrvoje Barišić (C)
19
D
Marko Vranjković
M
Leo Mikić
20
M
Antonio Ivančić
30
M
Neven Đurasek
M
Karlo Abramović
25
F
Mario Ćuže

UEFA Europa Convention League Standings – UEFA Convention League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Crystal Palace launched their UEFA Europa Convention League marketing campaign with an expert 2-0 victory over Bosnian facet Zrinjski at Selhurst Park. Maxence Lacroix and Evann Guessand offered the targets, making certain a dominant dwelling efficiency.
The Group Stage fixture on February 26, 2026, noticed Palace wanting to kickstart their European journey positively. Zrinjski, the Bosnian champions, confronted a troublesome take a look at away from dwelling. They aimed to defy expectations towards their Premier League opponents.
The match started with a feisty ambiance and early cautions. Crystal Palace’s Jaydee Canvot earned an early yellow card within the twelfth minute for a foul. Teammate J. S. Larsen additionally noticed yellow simply earlier than the half-hour mark for roughing, highlighting the sport’s aggressive begin.
Zrinjski’s N. Djurasek obtained a yellow card for holding within the thirty fifth minute. This reserving instantly preceded the sport’s opening objective. Crystal Palace capitalized on the momentum, scoring moments later to interrupt the impasse.
Maxence Lacroix broke by for Palace within the thirty sixth minute. He completed calmly after a intelligent help from Adam Wharton, rewarding the house facet’s sustained stress. The objective despatched a roar by the Selhurst Park trustworthy.
Palace pushed to increase their lead earlier than the interval, sustaining offensive play. Zrinjski’s Ok. Abramovic was booked for a foul in first-half stoppage time. The whistle blew with the house facet main by a single, hard-earned objective.
At halftime, Crystal Palace held a deserved one-goal benefit. They wanted to take care of their management and convert extra possibilities. Zrinjski, in the meantime, needed to discover a approach to take a look at the Palace goalkeeper, having not registered a single shot on the right track.
The second half resumed with depth, persevering with the development of bookings. Adam Wharton shortly picked up a yellow card for Crystal Palace within the forty ninth minute. He was later changed by Will Hughes within the 56th minute as Palace sought contemporary legs.
Zrinjski made their first substitution after 67 minutes, bringing on M. Cuze for M. Sakota. Regardless of these modifications, the guests struggled to penetrate Crystal Palace’s disciplined defence. L. Mikic obtained a yellow card for Zrinjski within the 66th minute.
Because the match entered its closing phases, Palace appeared to substantiate their victory. Evann Guessand entered the fray and promptly sealed the consequence. He netted Crystal Palace’s second objective within the 90+3 minute, with Brennan Johnson offering the decisive help.
Crystal Palace totally dominated the encounter, boasting 65% ball possession all through the sport. They unleashed 14 photographs, with 5 discovering the goal, reflecting an anticipated targets (xG) tally of two.36. In distinction, Zrinjski mustered solely 4 whole photographs, none on the right track, and a low xG of 0.33, underscoring Palace’s management.
This skilled 2-0 win ensures Crystal Palace start their UEFA Europa Convention League journey with three helpful factors. The clear sheet and assured efficiency set a powerful basis for his or her upcoming European fixtures and total group ambitions.

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