Oliver Glasner emphasized that Crystal Palace’s journey remains incomplete after their 3-1 triumph against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League semi-final first leg. The match, held in Krakow, brought the Eagles closer to the Leipzig final, but Glasner insists there’s more work ahead.

Ismaila Sarr made headlines by scoring within a record 21 seconds, marking a significant moment in the competition. However, Shakhtar quickly responded with an equalizer from Oleh Ocheretko just two minutes into the second half.

Palace regained the lead thanks to Daichi Kamada, who netted just before the hour mark. He later assisted Jorgen Strand Larsen, who sealed the victory with a late third goal, giving Palace a two-goal advantage to take back to Selhurst Park.

Glasner remarked, “Overall we are very pleased with the performance but it’s just the first step,” during his interview with TNT. He underlined the need for further improvement in the return leg to secure a spot in the final.

The atmosphere at Selhurst Park remains electric, as the club hosted a viewing party for fans unable to attend the match, showcasing their commitment to the community.

Next Thursday, nearly 100 years of history will fill the stands as supporters anticipate their club’s potential advancement to their first-ever European final in this competition.

Sarr’s opener marked his eighth goal in the Conference League and 18th in all competitions this season. Strand Larsen expressed his relief at scoring his first European goal, stating, “I was unlucky last game against Liverpool, so I felt like the confidence had dropped out a little bit, but I always just kept on going.”