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AZ Alkmaar Silences Johan Cruijff Arena with Crucial Victory
AMSTERDAM – In a vibrant and tension-filled match, AZ Alkmaar prevailed over Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena, taking home a valuable victory. AZ Alkmaar, with 39% possession compared to Ajax’s 61%, demonstrated effectiveness and solidity in their play.
The score opened in the 25th minute with a goal by Weslley Patati, who seized an opportunity to put AZ Alkmaar ahead. The lead was extended shortly before halftime, in the 42nd minute, thanks to a penalty converted by T. Parrott.
Ajax, despite dominating possession and taking 17 shots (7 on target), failed to convert their opportunities. The home team’s frustration translated into numerous fouls (13) and yellow cards (4), including cautions to A. Gaaei, D. Klaassen, Y. Baas, and W. Weghorst. AZ Alkmaar, on the other hand, committed 18 fouls and received two yellow cards, one for M. de Wit in the 21st minute and another for P. Koopmeiners in the 83rd minute.
A goal by Y. Baas for Ajax was disallowed by VAR in the 88th minute due to a prior foul, burying any remaining hopes for the Amsterdam team. AZ Alkmaar, with only 3 shots on target, was much more efficient than Ajax and took all three points home. The match ended with a score that reflects AZ Alkmaar’s effectiveness despite Ajax’s territorial dominance.
Substitutions ajax: at minute 58 J. Mokio came in and D. Klaassen went out., at minute 70 O. Gloukh came in and J. McConnell went out., at minute 70 O. Edvardsen came in and R. Moro went out., at minute 78 A. Gaaei came in and G. Alders went out., at minute 78 M. Godts came in and R. Bounida went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 73 T. Parrott came in and I. Sadiq went out., at minute 73 M. de Wit came in and M. Chavez Garcia went out., at minute 73 Weslley Patati came in and M. Sin went out., at minute 90 I. Jensen came in and L. Zeefuik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ajax
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AZ Alkmaar
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