AEK Larnaca pulled off a surprising 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in a UEFA Europa Conference League match held at Selhurst Park. The Cypriot team capitalized on a mistake by young Jaydee Kanwo, who lost possession in his own half, allowing Riad Bajic to score the only goal of the game. This was the home side's first major European match, but they failed to deliver a strong performance, not managing a single shot on target until the 70th minute.

Despite dominating possession, Palace's players struggled to create significant scoring opportunities. Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was in excellent form following a hat-trick against Bournemouth, missed the best chance of the first half when his shot hit the post. Larnaca's goalkeeper, Zlatan Alomerovic, also stood out with several crucial saves.

Crystal Palace remain winless in their last three matches, adding pressure on Oliver Glasner's squad ahead of challenging fixtures against Arsenal and Liverpool. The Palace manager acknowledged that his team needs to learn from their mistakes, particularly in European competitions, where even minor errors can be costly.

Analysis: Larnaca's unexpected victory highlights the importance of seizing every opportunity and avoiding mistakes at this level. Crystal Palace will need to improve their finishing if they hope to enhance their performance in Europe.