Mateta Breaks Drought as Crystal Palace Dominates Fiorentina 3-0

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ended his goal drought with a penalty kick in the Eagles' 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in the Conference League quarterfinals. Palace's win was fueled by a strong start, with Mateta scoring his first goal since January. The team's dominant performance was capped off by goals from Tyrick Mitchell and Ismaila Sarr, putting them in a strong position ahead of the second leg in Florence. The win extends Palace's unbeaten streak to five games and seven Conference League matches without a loss. Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised Mateta's work ethic and dedication, saying he deserves the recognition. The team's energetic start set the tone for the match, with Fiorentina struggling to keep up. Despite a brief spell of pressure from Fiorentina in the second half, Palace remained in control, with Henderson largely untested in goal. The victory has boosted Palace's confidence, and they will look to carry this momentum into their next match.