Crystal Palace Overcome Fiorentina Comeback to Secure Conference League Semi-Finals Spot

Crystal Palace have advanced to the semi-finals of the Conference League, defeating Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1. The Eagles' victory was sealed after Ismaila Sarr scored an early header, although Fiorentina attempted a comeback with two goals. Palace will now face Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-finals, marking their first European semi-final appearance. The team's journey has been remarkable, considering they were initially not supposed to be in the competition due to UEFA ownership rules. Palace coach Oliver Glasner expressed his pride in the team's resilience, stating that they fully deserve their spot in the semi-finals. The first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk is scheduled for April 30, with the second leg taking place on May 7.