Conference League Round of 16: Rayo and Strasbourg Impress, Crystal Palace Disappoints
How did the Conference League round of 16 matches go? The first leg of the Conference League round of 16, with Fiorentina not the only team in action. Great entertainment, goals and surprise results in the other matches too. Let's see how it went. Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting.
How did the Conference League round of 16 matches go?The first leg of the Conference League round of 16, with Fiorentina not the only team in action. Great entertainment, goals and surprise results in the other matches too. Let's see how it went.Without any major problems and with an overhead kick goal, Shakhtar won away at Lech Poznan (1-3). Another away win in Turkey, where Rayo Vallecano beat Samsunspor 3-1. Panichelli scored again in Strasbourg's 2-1 win at Rijeka. AZ did well, beating Sparta Prague 2-1 thanks to a brace from Parrott.AEK cruised to a 4-0 win at Celje, already securing qualification. Mainz drew 0-0 away to Sigma Omoluc, while Crystal Palace were held to a 0-0 draw at home by AEK Larnaca (the winner of this tie will face Fiorentina). The return legs will be played in a week's time.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Round of 16 Results
The first leg of the Conference League round of 16 produced thrilling matches with some unexpected outcomes. Shakhtar secured a comfortable 3-1 away win against Lech Poznan, while Rayo Vallecano impressed with a 3-1 victory over Samsunspor. Strasbourg also did well, with Panichelli scoring in their 2-1 win at Rijeka. Additionally, AZ emerged victorious against Sparta Prague with a 2-1 result thanks to Parrott's brace. AEK dominated Celje with a 4-0 win, securing their qualification. Mainz played out a goalless draw against Sigma Olomouc, and Crystal Palace disappointed with a scoreless draw at home against AEK Larnaca.
Round of 16 Fixtures
The return legs of the Conference League round of 16 fixtures promise more excitement as teams battle for a spot in the quarter-finals. Fans can look forward to the clash between Fiorentina and the winner of the Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca tie. Other intriguing matchups include the second legs of Shakhtar vs. Lech Poznan, Rayo Vallecano vs. Samsunspor, and Strasbourg vs. Rijeka. With some teams already in a strong position, the upcoming fixtures are sure to deliver more drama and unpredictable results.
