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

Crystal Palace has booked a place in the Conference League semi-finals, defeating Fiorentina 4-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Florence. The Eagles had taken an early lead through Ismaila Sarr's powerful header, but the Italian side fought back with two goals either side of early injury substitutions for Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix. Although Fiorentina's second-leg display was an improvement on their first-leg performance, it was not enough to prevent Palace from reaching their first European semi-final, where they will face Shakhtar Donetsk. Palace become the fifth English club to reach the Conference League last four after Chelsea, West Ham, Leicester, and Aston Villa. The first leg of the semi-final will take place on April 30, with the second leg scheduled for May 7 at Selhurst Park. Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's resilience, saying they deserved their spot in the semi-finals despite making it tough in the second leg. The team will look to build momentum and deliver something special for their fans, according to goalkeeper Dean Henderson.