"Oliver Glasner spent the week arguing that Crystal Palace's fixture congestion has made the FA Cup holders victims of their own success. So he will have been mightily relieved with the ease that his side dispatched AZ as an outstanding performance from Ismaila Sarr reignited their Conference League campaign. The Senegal forward scored twice after Maxence Lacroix had given Palace the lead, even if Jean-Philppe Mateta endured one of his off-nights in front of goal as he missed an early penalty"
"With that in mind, Glasner made only one change from Palace's win over Brentford on Saturday as Will Hughes replaced Daichi Kamada in midfield, while Adam Wharton was back on the bench after illness. AZ's productive academy has made them European regulars in recent years, although they were knocked out by Tottenham in the last-16 of the Europa League in March after winning the first leg at home."
Oliver Glasner argued that fixture congestion has made Crystal Palace victims of their own success. Palace dispatched AZ with ease as Ismaila Sarr reignited their Conference League campaign by scoring twice after Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring. Jean-Philppe Mateta missed an early penalty and several clear chances. A testing trip to Strasbourg next requires victory here and Palace showed growing maturity to beat youthful but talented opponents. Palace were demoted from the Europa League by UEFA and faced scheduling issues with a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal, risking five matches in 11 days. Glasner made one change; AZ's academy remains productive.
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