Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace’s Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage’s worries
It was worth the wait for Crystal Palace. After being denied their rightful place in the Europa League last season, Pierre Sage’s side made the perfect debut by brushing aside Lech Poznan with a victory that will take some of the heat off their new manager.
TL;DR
- Crystal Palace debuted in the Europa League with a dominant win over Lech Poznan.
- Yéremy Pino scored the opening goal directly from an opponent's throw-in.
- Chris Richards and a Jørgen Strand Larsen penalty added to the lead before halftime.
- Eddie Nketiah scored the fourth goal late in the game.
- The victory eased pressure on new manager Pierre Sage, who aims to replicate last season's fan support.
- Lech Poznan had an early chance through Mikael Ishak but failed to convert.
- Terry Yegbe's throw-in led to the first goal for Palace.
- Radoslaw Murawski was sent off late in the match for a foul on Jaydee Canvot.