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Crystal Palace’s 4-0 victory was fully deserved, as they converted their higher shot quality into goals despite Lech Poznan's similar total shots (16 vs 17). Palace’s attacking efficiency was evident, with 6 shots on target compared to Lech’s 2, highlighting their clinical edge. Yeremy Pino opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Chris Richards’ header from an Adam Wharton assist in the 27th, and Jörgen Strand Larsen’s penalty in the 34th. Eddie Nketiah sealed the win late, assisted by Dwight McNeil in the 89th minute.

Despite Lech Poznan’s marginal possession deficit (47% vs 53%), they failed to translate their 17 shots into meaningful threats, with only 6 on target and 7 blocked. Palace, meanwhile, maximised their chances, particularly inside the box (11 shots), and won more corners (6 vs 5). Lech’s discipline faltered late, with Radosław Murawski’s red card in the 87th minute compounding their struggles. The game’s decisive stat was Palace’s goalkeeper saves (6 vs 2), underlining their defensive solidity and Lech’s inefficiency in front of goal.