Crystal Palace Held by West Ham United Ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk Showdown

Crystal Palace, set to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final, were left frustrated after a goalless draw against West Ham United in the Premier League. The clash at Selhurst Park offered moments of promise but ultimately lacked the clinical edge needed to separate the sides.
It was a tightly contested affair from the outset, with both teams carving out opportunities in the first half but failing to capitalise. Brennan Johnson came closest for the hosts, missing the target on two occasions, while West Ham United were denied by an impressive save from goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with neither side able to assert full control. However, the decisive moment appeared to arrive in the 82nd minute when Ismaila Sarr thought he had snatched a late winner for Crystal Palace. The celebrations were short-lived, as the goal was ruled out for handball by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the build-up.
2025-26, England - Premier League
Crystal Palace - West Ham 0:0
Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Muñoz D.; Mitchell T.; Lacroix M.; Canvot; Richards Chr.; Lerma; Pino Y.; Johnson B-n; Hughes W.; Strand Larsen
Bench: Benitez W.; Clyne; Sosa B.; Riad Chadi; Cardines; Sarr Is.; Devenny; Kamada; Mateta
West Ham: Hermansen; Walker-Peters; Disasi; Mavropanos; Diouf Mal.; Soucek; Fernandes M.; Summerville; Castellanos; Pablo; Bowen
Bench: Areola; Scarles; Magassa; Potts F.; Kanté M.; Todibo; Wan-Bissaka; Traoré Ad.; Wilson C.
