In the 16th round of the English Premier League, Crystal Palace defeated Brighton by a 3-1 scoreline in an away game this evening. After the game, Crystal Palace boss Glasner spoke to Sky Sports about his insights into the game.
Glasner began by expressing his heartfelt joy at the team's victory: "We were always a threat, and today we were able to convert our chances into goals, making this win a feast for the team and the fans." He emphasized that although Brighton showed a strong desire to win from the moment the game kicked off, Crystal Palace gradually mastered the rhythm of the game and created more scoring chances in the opponent's penalty area, which greatly boosted the players' self-confidence.
However, talking about the less-than-stellar early part of the second half, Glasner was honest: "We didn't put enough pressure on our opponents, Brighton have a strong group of players and their substitutes were exceptional." But he also emphasized that the game was pivotal for Crystal Palace in closing the gap between them and the leaders: "We are looking up and aiming higher, and this win provides us with a valuable opportunity to do so."
Glasner further elaborated that despite the focus on the standings, he believes that the team's performance is more important: "We talk about our performance and the positive side is that we can do better. This game is crucial for us because it reveals our potential and room for growth."
Ultimately, Glassner expressed his sincere gratitude to the team's fans: "This game meant just as much to the fans. I told the players that this is the best Christmas gift we can give our fans because they consistently support us and are always there with us, whether we win or not."
