Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell
Jean-Philippe Mateta fired Crystal Palace to Conference League glory in Oliver Glasner farewell. The France striker turned home a close-range winner on the rebound from an Adam Wharton strike early in the second half in Leipzig.
Oliver Glasner leaves Crystal Palace having led them to the FA Cup, Community Shield and now Conference League in a remarkable two-and-a-half-year spell at Selhurst Park. Both teams were competing in their first European final at Red Bull Arena. Alemao turned a half-decent opportunity wide before Unai Lopez placed an effort past the post. Tyrick Mitchell headed wide after Wharton had found him with a superb ball into the box. Mateta's goal was his 16th of the season for Palace. He almost left the club in January before a knee injury scuppered a move to AC Milan. Yeremy Pino then hit both posts with a free-kick before teeing up Mateta for another chance. Augusto Batalla is the Rayo goalkeeper. Rayo Vallecano have the lowest budget in La Liga.
Palace held on for their historic moment and delivered for Glasner in his final game as Eagles boss.
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Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano clashed in the Conference League final. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner watched as his team fought for a historic win - but what challenges did they face?
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