Christantus Uche Fuels Straightforward Palace Victory at Shelbourne.

Even though entering their maiden European adventure, Oliver Glasner's side are adapting very quickly. Without star players like striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and wing-back Daniel Muñoz, the Eagles departed Dublin with a comfortable win that virtually secures them a spot in the Europa Conference League playoffs.

Another victory in their upcoming match against Finland's KuPS should be enough to seal straight passage to the knockout stages, especially after a previous setback against Strasbourg.

Squad Members Grasp the Moment

This match provided a chance for some of Palace's fringe players to impress. Christantus Uche, in only his second start after arriving on loan from Getafe, notched the account with a clinical goal. Forward Eddie Nketiah added a another, scoring for the second game in succession.

The Shelbourne side that had finished their domestic season were no match even for a largely second-string Palace lineup. The visitors were further depleted by the news that Mateta and Muñoz are out with leg problems.

Dominance Asserted from the Start

Despite torrential rain in Dublin, Palace rapidly took control. A flowing passing sequence in the 11th minute, sparked by Daichi Kamada's clever pass, let Nketiah to lay on Uche for a straightforward finish.

Youngster Adam Wharton came close minutes later, driving a powerful effort over the bar. Nketiah then appealed for a penalty after bursting into the area, but the referee waved away the protests.

The formerArsenal man didn't need to wait long to get his goal, tapping home from a yard out after Uche's shot had hit the post.

The home side were hanging on for dear life. Full-back Kameron Ledwidge was fortunate to escape a booking for a couple of agricultural challenges on Yeremy Pino, before Chris Richards rattled the woodwork with a header from a corner.

Pino Seals the Contest

The contest was as good as over eight minutes before half-time. Yeremy Pino weaved past a series of comically weak challenges before coolly slotting a shot past goalkeeper Wessel Speel to extend the lead to 3-0.

Following the break, manager Oliver Glasner seized the opportunity to withdraw several players like Kamada and Wharton. Substitute Romain Esse came close to scoring with his very first touch, only to see his effort blocked.

The youngster was incredibly unlucky later on, seeing one attempt strike off both posts before being gathered on the line. Uche then blazed a glaring chance, showing there is still scope for improvement in his game.

A solitary concern for Palace was a second-half knock to Justin Devenny, who was forced off. This allowed 17-year-old forward Benji Casey to earn his senior debut, rounding off an otherwise positive night for the traveling side.