New Delhi, Dec 19 (NationPress) KuPS put Crystal Palace on edge, while Fiorentina faced defeat against Lausanne-Sport. Nevertheless, both teams advanced on a thrilling final day of league phase action, finalizing the lineup for the UEFA Conference League knockout stages.

A thrilling draw at Selhurst Park secured KuPS a place in the knockout phase play-offs. Goals from Piotr Parzyszek and Ibrahim Cisse within three minutes shocked the Eagles, following Christantus Uche's stunning opener in the fifth minute.

Substitutions by Oliver Glasner revitalized the home side; a brilliant cross from Tyrick Mitchell, who had just come off the bench, found an unmarked Justin Devenny at the far post. However, Palace couldn't find the decisive goal that would have propelled them into the round of 16, instead joining their Finnish opponents in the knockout phase play-offs.

Crystal Palace, therefore, must navigate a playoff to reach the UEFA Conference League last 16 after a 2-2 draw with KuPS Kuopio confirmed a 10th place finish in the league phase.

Lausanne-Sport narrowly missed a top-eight finish, defeating Fiorentina 1-0 in Switzerland. The first half saw few opportunities, with a Sekou Fofana attempt going wide as the closest chance for either side.

The second half was more lively, and after Enzo Kana-Biyik hit the post, his cross found Gabriel Sigua, who headed in from close range.

Beyatt Lekoueiry could have added a second but was thwarted by Viola goalkeeper Tommaso Martinelli. Fiorentina will enter the playoffs after finishing 15th in the rankings.

In other matches, two late goals led Strasbourg to a 3-1 victory over a brave Breidablik, ensuring that the French side topped the league phase with 16 points.

Luka Jovic converted a penalty in the 15th minute of stoppage time, leading AEK Athens to a 3-2 victory against Universitatea Craiova, eliminating the Romanian side from the competition.

The Greek side was trailing 2-1 after 90 minutes, but Derek Kutesa equalized, allowing them to finish third in the table.