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AEK Larnaca Crushes AZ Alkmaar in Europa Conference League Showdown
Larnaca, Cyprus – AEK Larnaca dominated AZ Alkmaar from start to finish in a UEFA Europa Conference League match that culminated in a resounding victory. The match, played at the AEK Arena – George Karapatakis, was marked early on by the expulsion of AZ Alkmaar’s Card in the 2nd minute due to a straight red card.
AEK Larnaca took advantage of their numerical superiority and ball possession, reaching 68%, to impose their game. The first goal came in the 25th minute through W. Rubio, assisted by R. Bajic. The home team continued to press, and R. Bajic extended the lead in the 54th minute, with an assist from Ledes Gustavo. A goal by P. Pons was disallowed by VAR in the 51st minute due to offside.
The rout was completed in the second half with goals from D. Ivanovic in the 73rd minute, assisted by Y. Chacon, and M. Rohden in the 83rd minute. AZ Alkmaar, with one less man, could barely generate danger, recording only 6 shots throughout the match compared to AEK Larnaca’s 22. The Cypriot team demonstrated their solidity and effectiveness, leaving AZ Alkmaar with no chance to react. The referee, Daniel Schlager, showed several yellow cards, three to AZ Alkmaar and two to AEK Larnaca.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 26 R. Daal came in and M. Chavez Garcia went out., at minute 64 S. Mijnans came in and M. Sin went out., at minute 64 M. Meerdink came in and L. Zeefuik went out., at minute 64 W. Goes came in and I. Jensen went out., at minute 72 D. Kasius came in and E. Dijkstra went out.
Substitutions aek larnaca: at minute 58 G. Ekpolo came in and Miramon went out., at minute 72 W. Rubio came in and D. Ivanovic went out., at minute 72 R. Bajic came in and G. Naoum went out., at minute 84 Y. Chacon came in and Mathias Gonzalez went out., at minute 84 P. Pons came in and D. Gerasimou went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AEK Larnaca
Titulares:
AZ Alkmaar
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