"Palace started on the front foot at home, with Evann Guessand seeing an initial effort saved by the Larnaca goalkeeper before Adam Wharton fired the rebound wide of the target. The best chance of the match fell to Tyrick Mitchell in the 42nd minute as a deflected shot fell kindly for the left-back in the six-yard box, but his first-time effort was smothered promptly by Alomerovic."
"There will certainly be positives for Glasner to take from the performance, with Palace producing 1.72 expected goals (xG) from 13 shots to Larnaca's 0.23 from two off-target attempts, but the Eagles boss would have been desperate for a win. Palace had 71% of possession, created three 'big' chances, completed 76 final-third entries to Larnaca's 41 and 28 crosses to their counterpart's five."
"Larnaca, meanwhile, have kept a clean sheet in six of their seven Conference League games this season, more than any other team in the competition."
Crystal Palace controlled their Conference League last 16 first leg match against AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park but could not break through the visitors' defense, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. Palace dominated with 71% possession, created three big chances, and generated 1.72 expected goals from 13 shots compared to Larnaca's 0.23 from two attempts. Key opportunities included Evann Guessand's early effort, Adam Wharton's rebound miss, Tyrick Mitchell's close-range chance in the 42nd minute, and Brennan Johnson's high shot. Despite 28 crosses and 76 final-third entries, Palace could not find the breakthrough. Larnaca goalkeeper Zlatan Alomerovic made crucial saves throughout. The tie will be decided in the second leg at AEK Arena next Thursday.
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