AZ Alkmaar overcomes IF Elfsborg in a thrilling match
Alkmaar, Netherlands – AZ Alkmaar emerged victorious over IF Elfsborg in a gripping UEFA Europa League match played at the AFAS Stadion. The encounter was marked by the sending off of an IF Elfsborg player, which complicated matters for the Swedish side.
AZ Alkmaar dominated possession for much of the game (67%) and created more scoring opportunities. Goals from R. van Bommel (minutes 44 and 50) and T. Parrott (minute 74) secured the win for the Dutch team. IF Elfsborg managed to respond with goals from T. Ouma (minute 23) and S. Hedlund (minute 53), but the red card for S. Holmen in the 86th minute made their task difficult.
Match Statistics:
AZ Alkmaar: 67% possession, 13 shots (7 on target, 4 off target), 7 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards
IF Elfsborg: 33% possession, 3 shots (2 on target, 0 off target), 0 corners, 15 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card
Key Events:
– Minute 11: IF Elfsborg – A goal from A. Qasem was disallowed for offside.
– Minute 23: IF Elfsborg – Goal by T. Ouma, assisted by S. Hedlund.
– Minute 44: AZ Alkmaar – Goal by R. van Bommel.
– Minute 50: AZ Alkmaar – Goal by R. van Bommel.
– Minute 53: IF Elfsborg – Goal by S. Hedlund, assisted by T. Ouma.
– Minute 74: AZ Alkmaar – Goal by T. Parrott from the penalty spot.
– Minute 86: IF Elfsborg – Red card for S. Holmen.
AZ Alkmaar is now in a strong position for the next round of the UEFA Europa League, while IF Elfsborg will have to work hard to recover ground.
Substitutions if elfsborg: at minute 55 J. Abdullai came in and A. Zeneli went out., at minute 78 J. Larsson came in and T. Ouma went out., at minute 78 P. Frick came in and M. Baidoo went out., at minute 88 R. Kaib came in and N. Hult went out., at minute 88 E. Holten came in and I. Buhari went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 57 J. Addai came in and I. Sadiq went out., at minute 84 Z. Buurmeester came in and S. Mijnans went out., at minute 84 K. Belic came in and P. Koopmeiners went out., at minute 90 M. Meerdink came in and R. van Bommel went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AZ Alkmaar
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IF elfsborg
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