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Crystal Palace Reach Semi-Finals

Crystal Palace Reach Semi-Finals

The Eagles overcame a nervy second leg in Florence to book their first-ever European semi-final berth, sparking wild celebrations among traveling fans.

Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was the hero of the night, making several crucial saves before leading supporters in a celebratory chant after the final whistle.

Head coach Oliver Glasner praised the squad's resilience but faces an injury crisis, with Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix both forced off during the attritional match.

The victory has transformed Palace's season, giving them a chance to add a major European trophy to their domestic successes.

The team will now shift their focus back to the Premier League before their highly anticipated clash with Shakhtar in May.

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Crystal Palace F.C.
Association football club in London, England
Dean Henderson
English association football player (born 1997)
ACF Fiorentina
Association football club in Florence, Italy
Oliver Glasner
Austrian association football manager (born 1974)
UEFA Conference League
Annual football international club competition in Europe