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Ismaila Sarr Brace in Extra Time Sends Crystal Palace Into Conference League Quarter-Finals

They next face Fiorentina in April following a VAR-overturned late penalty with AEK reduced to nine men.

Overview

  • Palace progressed 2-1 on aggregate after extra time, sealing the tie following a 1-1 draw in regulation.
  • Ismaila Sarr struck in the 13th minute and again in the 99th, while Enric Saborit equalised for AEK on 63 minutes.
  • Saborit was sent off for a second yellow for pulling Sarr, and Petros Ioannou later received a red card after a VAR review.
  • A late penalty initially awarded to AEK for an alleged Jean-Philippe Mateta handball was rescinded following a VAR check.
  • Walter Benítez started in goal with Dean Henderson ill, as Palace reached their first European last eight and booked an April quarter-final against Fiorentina.