Crystal Palace 2-0 Zrinjski (3-1 agg): Palace's chaotic season takes another twist

Despite all the on and off-field chaos, Crystal Palace, 13th in the Premier League but 10 points above the relegation zone, could still make more club history by winning their first European trophy.

They remain favourites to win the Conference League, despite only coming 10th in the league phase. The only surprise against Bosnian champions Zrinjski, a strong and well-organised but limited side, was that Palace's winning margin was not bigger.

Guessand, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Daichi Kamada all had goalbound efforts deflected wide before Adam Wharton provided the quality with a wonderful flighted assist for Maxence Lacroix's headed first-half goal.

Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson did not have a shot on target to deal with from the visitors, although Zrinjski's only real chance came in the 91st minute with Tomi Juric heading wastefully wide, before Evann Guessand scored to seal their place in the next round.

Their potential last-16 opponents will not cause any fear for Palace as Mainz are 13th in the German Bundesliga, while Larnaca only scored seven goals in six matches in the league phase, although they did beat the Eagles 1-0 in October.

But for now, Oliver Glasner, facing regular questions about his position, stays in his role and the Eagles continue their pursuit of a trophy for the ultimate end to a campaign full of highs and lows.