A much-changed Eagles needed to accept a Convention League playoff place after a 2-2 draw in opposition to KuPS
Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner hailed the efficiency of his younger gamers however stated the membership are “on observe” to herald new gamers within the January switch window after securing a Convention League playoff spot with a 2-2 draw in opposition to KuPS at Selhurst Park.
Victory would have seen Palace end within the prime eight and qualify robotically for the final 16. As it’s, Glasner’s males must accept a two-legged playoff after a much-changed Eagles facet fought again to rescue some extent in opposition to the Finnish champions.
Christantus Uche scored a elegant purpose to offer the hosts the lead after simply 5 minutes however, regardless of a dominant first-half efficiency, Piotr Parzyszek and Ibrahim Cisse struck in fast succession for the guests shortly after the restart to show the sport on its head.
Clinton Antwi was then dismissed for the KuPS for a wild lunge on Will Hughes, opening the door for Palace to wrestle again momentum, which they capitalised on when Justin Devenney equalised with Quarter-hour remaining.
Glasner had made 11 adjustments to the group that began in opposition to Manchester Metropolis on the weekend, handing senior debuts for 3 academy graduates.
And the Palace head coach was fast to reward the efficiency of his youthful group.
“I used to be actually happy with the efficiency, particularly of the kids,” Glasner advised TNT Sports activities. “We misplaced a little bit of the construction for 10-Quarter-hour. Nevertheless it was good that we got here again.
“In fact we wished to win to go straight into the final 16. Now we now have the playoff video games, we settle for it. However once more, I believed the younger gamers performed effectively immediately. It was a superb expertise for them.
“I used to be actually happy with the efficiency.”
Requested about potential for brand spanking new additions within the January switch window amid a rising fixture checklist, Glasner hinted progress was being made however remained tight-lipped on specifics.
“We began to speak about this [transfer targets] weeks in the past as a result of if we begin now it’s too late.
“Every little thing is already on observe. It’s only a case of getting the offers executed. The membership is aware of this, the board is aware of this.”
Subsequent up for Palace is a visit to in-form Leeds United on Saturday within the Premier League.
