Crystal Palace Secure Spot in UECL Round of 16, a Sweet Gift for Dean Henderson's 100th Appearance

Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 06:46 WIB | By Thalatie Kaprina Yani | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Sports

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CRYSTAL Palace captain, Dean Henderson, celebrated his 100th appearance for the club in the best possible way. The Eagles successfully secured a ticket to the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 after defeating Bosnian representatives, Zrinjski Mostar, with a convincing performance.

A goal from Maxence Lacroix at the end of the first half paved the way for Palace’s victory. Although they faced some minor threats in the second half, Evann Guessand finally sealed the victory with a calm finish in the final minutes of the match.

Dean Henderson, who was not too busy under the bar but still performed solidly, gave high praise to his teammates for the impressive performance they showed in front of their own supporters.

“Of course, the lads did their job well,” Henderson told TNT Sports. “They played fantastically, and I know we will get a good reaction. As the manager said, this is three clean sheets in six games. We have to get back to that.”

He emphasized that the key to Palace’s success over the past few seasons has been the balance between defense and attack.

“That’s what has made us successful over the past few seasons, being solid in defense and ruthless in attack. That’s the motto. We just have to try and build on that momentum,” he added.

This victory takes Crystal Palace to the round of 16 draw, which will be held tomorrow. They are scheduled to face one of the winners between German representatives, Mainz 05, or AEK Larnaca from Cyprus.

Although the opportunity to reach the final is starting to open up, Henderson warned his teammates not to be complacent. He acknowledged that this third-tier European competition still presents a tough challenge, especially when facing teams with layered defenses.

“We are hungry for more. But I think it’s a cliché to say that the next game is the most important. We can’t think about winning the trophy three months before it’s time,” said the captain.

Henderson also highlighted the need for tactical improvements when facing opponents with defensive strategies. “Of course, there are some good teams in this competition. And as shown tonight, it’s difficult to break down low blocks. I think we can be better at that, and we just have to show improvement in the next games.”

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