Crystal Palace is on the verge of reaching the Conference League final after a remarkable first-leg victory against Shakhtar Donetsk. Ismaila Sarr scored the fastest goal in the competition's history, setting the tone for a dominant performance. The match, held in Krakow due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, saw Sarr find the net just 21 seconds into the game. Despite Shakhtar briefly equalizing, Daichi Kamada and Jorgen Strand Larsen secured the win for Palace. Manager Oliver Glasner made minimal changes to the team, with Yeremy Pino starting and Brennan Johnson on the bench. Sarr's early goal, assisted by Jean-Philippe Mateta, electrified the stadium. Palace's defense held strong, and the team now has a significant advantage heading into the second leg, putting them closer to a spot in the final.