Overview
- Palace, which won 3-1 in Krakow on Thursday in Shakhtar’s adopted home due to the war in Ukraine, carry a two-goal edge with a berth in the May 27 Leipzig final at stake.
- Ismaila Sarr scored after 21 seconds, the fastest goal in Europa Conference League history.
- Oleh Ocheretko equalized early in the second half before Daichi Kamada put Palace back in front from a Chris Richards long throw.
- Club-record signing Jorgen Strand Larsen came off the bench to chip a late third that gave Palace breathing room.
- Shakhtar controlled possession for long spells, yet Palace’s compact shape and quick counters produced the clearer chances.