Crystal Palace win Europa Conference League as Eagles lift first-ever piece of European silverware
Crystal Palace fans head out to Germany for their first-ever European final
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Jean-Philippe Mateta was the hero for the Eagles
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Crystal Palace have won the Europa Conference League and lifted their first-ever piece of major European silverware.
On a historic night in Leipzig, Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal helped the Eagles win 1-0 and defeat Rayo Vallecano.
Dean Henderson lifted the trophy for Oliver Glasner's side, as the Palace boss leaves the club with yet another trophy.
The win not only gets Palace their third piece of silverware in two years but also qualification for the Europa League next season.

Crystal Palace have won the Europa Conference League
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Henderson lifted the Conference League trophy as the Eagles collected their first-ever piece of European silverware
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The Eagles won the contest 1-0 thanks to Mateta's strike
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Palace fans at Selhurst Park celebrate their side winning the Conference League
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The Red Bull Arena erupted at full-time as the Palace supporters celebrated their second major trophy in two years.
The memorable story for the south London-based side has its fairytale ending, which Mateta described as "incredible".
He told TNT Sports: "I feel fantastic. We did it. Our first time in Europe, I just want to celebrate.
"It's incredible. I am tired right now, we gave everything, that's why we won today."

Glasner has won the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League during his tenure at Palace
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The game started relatively even, with both sides trying to get a few touches on the ball and ease the nerves in the noisy Red Bull Arena.
A late challenge from Pathe Ciss in the opening 20 minutes on Yeremy Pino saw one or two complaints for a red card, but the referee was quick to dish out a yellow.
A good opportunity fell to Alexandre Zurawski, with Henderson rooted to the spot, but fortunately for the England international, the Brazilian's strike went wide.
Vallecano started to establish a foothold after half an hour, dominating possession as Palace were forced to hold their shape.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is the hero for Palace
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Following a medical emergency in the stands, play was delayed for a lengthy period as stewards attended to the Rayo fan.
Once proceedings resumed, Tyrick Mitchell had the best chance of the first half just before half-time, but headed his close-range effort narrowly wide.
Into the second half, and it did not take long for Palace to get going, as Adam Wharton came driving forward with no one in white closing down the Englishman.
Wharton fizzed in a strike on his left foot, well saved by Augusto Batalla, but fell straight to Mateta, who tapped home.

Palace have achieved history with victory in Leipzig
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The Frenchman went wheeling away to the Palace fans as they took advantage in the contest.
Five minutes later, Pino had a free kick in a promising position, smashing a right-footed drive, which looked destined for the back of the net.
After ricocheting off both posts, Chadi Riad nearly got the follow-up, hitting the post again, but had already strayed into an offside position.
Moments after, Mateta had another great opportunity on goal, but his shot was well-saved by Batalla.

The Palace fans were in full voice as they watched their side win the Conference League
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Daniel Munoz showed his defensive class at the back as Rayo produced a promising move with a ball that looked destined for the head of Alfonso Espino, but the Colombian's intervention proved why he is so highly-rated.
Mateta was replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen with 15 minutes to play, getting a huge ovation from the Palace supporters.
Rayo started to pile on the pressure, as Palace were forced deeper and deeper into their own half.
Mitchell had a great opportunity to kill the game off in stoppage time, but ran out of steam with his shot being blocked.
Palace saw out the game and claimed their first-ever European trophy.
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