In the decisive round of the Conference League qualification, the representative of the English Premier League "Crystal Palace" hosted the Norwegian club "Fredrikstad" on its home field. In a tense and intense clash, the spectators witnessed only one goal.
The fate of the match was decided in the 54th minute. French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta demonstrated his skill and alertness, accurately striking the opponent's goal and opening the score. This single goal secured an important victory for "Crystal Palace" in the first encounter.
Although the Premier League club gained the advantage, the opponent "Fredrikstad" also put in all their effort and created several dangerous attacks. However, their attempts ended without success. "Crystal Palace," on the other hand, preserved the victory with its discipline and defensive solidity.
It is noteworthy that this result gave the English side an important advantage for progressing to the next stage. At the same time, the fans were satisfied with the team’s strong discipline and Mateta’s decisive goal.
For information, the return match will take place on August 28 at 21:00 at the "Fredrikstad" stadium. This game will have decisive importance for the fate of both teams.
"Crystal Palace" – "Fredrikstad" 1:0
Goal: Mateta (54).
