For those who regarded on the betting odds forward of kick off, Crystal Palace have been nonetheless clear favourites to win this season’s Convention League.
But in the event that they don’t get their act collectively, Palace’s European journey could also be over subsequent week after a mediocre show towards Bosnian facet Zrinjski Mostar left their hopes of reaching the last-16 stage hanging within the stability.
Oliver Glasner’s facet did a minimum of draw this primary leg tie, however they once more struggled to interrupt down a low-block in Europe, a recurring function of this marketing campaign – and have been lucky that referee Manfredas Lukjancukas selected to not give Zrinjski a late penalty regardless of being despatched to the display screen when Daniel Munoz appeared to deal with the ball.
Palace have been cumbersome in possession in a efficiency riddled with errors, not least when Adam Wharton – who later hit the crossbar – gave the ball away cheaply within the build-up to Karlo Abramovic’s equaliser after Ismaila Sarr had put the guests forward.
In truth, the Eagles have been fortunate to not lose, as Zrinjski had the very best possibilities of the sport.
This consequence will solely enhance the strain on Glasner, whose facet now have one win in 15 matches.
Crystal Palace have been held to a 1-1 draw by Zrinjski Mostar within the Convention League
Palace followers made their frustration recognized in direction of boss Oliver Glasner following the sport
Earlier managers have been dismissed for much less and there was an indignant response at full-time from the away supporters, who chanted ‘we wish Glasner out’ and ‘sacked within the morning’ in direction of him.
The Austrian’s resolution to announce he’s leaving this summer season hasn’t been the liberating transfer some had hoped it will be – whereas it has additionally left a piece of the fanbase infuriated – and there are inquiries to be requested of his techniques.
For one, a change of formation for video games like this appears like a necessity heading ahead.
Regardless of the scenario, Palace ought to have sufficient to beat a workforce who got here twenty third within the League Part, and if subsequent week’s second leg would not go to plan, Selhurst Park may flip poisonous.
The Eagles have the standard to type themselves out, however proper now they’re taking part in nowhere close to just like the favourites they’re presupposed to be.
‘Sure (it appears like a missed alternative),’ Glasner mentioned. ‘We have been controlling the sport, had the lead, after which we made two straightforward errors.
‘We gave away the momentum and that’s what now we have to be taught.
‘On the finish of the day it is half-time and now we have to get it sorted at house.’
