Poland, 3 October (H.S.): Crystal Palace marked a historic milestone by securing their first-ever away win in European competition with a 2-0 triumph against Dynamo Kyiv at the Motor Lublin Arena in Poland. Colombian wing-back Daniel Munoz opened the scoring with a towering header in the first half, followed by a clinical finish from substitute Eddie Nketiah just before the hour mark.

Both goals came from precise crosses delivered by summer signing Yeremy Pino, making an impressive debut for the club in Europe.This victory extends Palace's unbeaten streak to a club-record 19 matches, surpassing a record dating back to 1969. Despite receiving a red card late in the game, Crystal Palace maintained dominance against Dynamo Kyiv, who are currently displaced from their home due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Manager Oliver Glasner expressed pride in the team's performance but emphasized the importance of focusing on upcoming matches rather than past achievements.Palace earned their place in European competition after winning the FA Cup last season but were relegated from the Europa League to the Conference League over multi-club ownership issues. They are now considered strong contenders for the Conference League title, set to face several European clubs including AEK Larnaca, AZ Alkmaar, Strasbourg, Shelbourne, and KuPS in the league phase.

Crystal Palace’s confident and disciplined display against a formidable Dynamo Kyiv side highlights their readiness to make an impact on the European stage. The club aims to build on this strong start as they continue their campaign in the UEFA Conference League.

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