Oliver Glasner Impressed Beyond Results in Debut Match as Crystal Palace Manager
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner celebrated his inaugural game on the Selhurst Park touchline with a victory, but his admiration extended far beyond the team’s result.
In his first game in charge, Crystal Palace secured a crucial win against Burnley on Saturday afternoon. Despite dominating proceedings, the breakthrough came in the 68th minute when Chris Richards scored his debut goal for the club. Star player Jordan Ayew added to the lead three minutes later, effectively sealing the victory for Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty in the closing stages secured all three points for the hosts, making it a memorable day at Selhurst Park.
Reflecting on the match, Glasner expressed delight at the determination shown by his team, particularly in light of Josh Brownhill’s early dismissal in the 35th minute.
Glasner lauded his players’ performance across all aspects of the game, emphasizing their brilliant defensive display and patience in creating scoring opportunities.
Moreover, Glasner took a moment to appreciate his first experience on the Selhurst Park touchline. He was impressed by the spirit and energy displayed by the players in the locker room before the game and was further awed by the stadium atmosphere.
He remarked on the supportive environment created by the fans, noting its role in enabling the team to deliver a satisfactory performance, albeit not their best.
Despite the long journey ahead in the season, Glasner finds early encouragement in the team’s positive start under his management.
