Crystal Palace's European campaign continues after a 1-1 draw with Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of their Conference League knockout play-off. Ismaila Sarr gave the Eagles a first-half lead with a well-taken goal in the 43rd minute, but Karlo Abramovic equalised for the hosts 10 minutes into the second half.

Despite arriving in Bosnia on poor form with just one win in their last 14 games, Oliver Glasner's side appeared set for victory in freezing conditions at the Bijeli Brijeg Stadium. The visitors' lead could have been extended, but a late penalty appeal following VAR intervention was waved away by the on-field official. The result leaves the tie delicately balanced ahead of next week's second leg at Selhurst Park.

Palace's hopes of securing their first-ever European trophy remain intact, though they'll need to improve significantly from their recent domestic form. The draw represents a missed opportunity for the Eagles, who travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League this weekend before hosting the decisive return fixture against Zrinjski. The Bosnian side will take confidence from their performance into the second leg.