Mateta ready to party after firing Crystal Palace to European glory
Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrated after scoring the winning goal for Crystal Palace in their first European trophy victory. The team triumphed 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final, adding to their recent FA Cup win. Chairman Steve Parish expressed a desire for the club to continue winning silverware in the future.
- ▪Mateta scored the decisive goal in the 52nd minute of the match.
- ▪This victory marks Crystal Palace's first European trophy in history.
- ▪Chairman Steve Parish emphasized the importance of striving for more success after this achievement.
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