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Glasner shares tweak that sparked Crystal Palace win at Wolves

Glasner shares tweak that sparked Crystal Palace win at Wolves
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Oliver Glasner revealed that a tactical tweak to Crystal Palace’s set-pieces at half-time was key to unlocking Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Eagles dominated much of the match at Molineux but struggled to convert their first-half control into goals. That changed when a short corner played towards Adam Wharton deflected to Daniel Munoz, who turned and fired in a clinical opener.

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The breakthrough set the stage for a stunning second from Yeremy Pino, marking the Spaniard’s first Premier League goal in memorable fashion. 

“A very good result, especially after an international break – the first time this year where we could win after an international break,” Glasner told Palace TV.

“We spoke about it and the players did really well. It was a tight game. We expected this. A highly motivated Wolves side with a new manager, you could feel the enthusiasm in the stadium at the beginning. I think we did really well.

“In the first-half, we felt we were quite often in dangerous areas, but we didn't find the free player or we didn't move really well. Credit to my staff for the adjustment in the set-plays, because they defended completely differently to how we expected them to. The new manager changed the set-up and then we adjusted it at half-time, showed one clip and the players executed it really well.”

He added: “Then we had the lead, and of course an amazing goal from Yeremy. Then we really controlled the game and did well

“For the first goal, we expected them to defend the cut-back with two players, because this is what they have always done. Today, they had just one. My staff showed the players and said ‘OK, let's play the option, let's find the free player on the edge of the box in Adam.’ Of course, then it's just Dani’s instinct to be there and an amazing finish.”