English:
AZ Alkmaar defeated Galatasaray 5-2 in a thrilling match at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. The game, part of the 2024 UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs, was significantly impacted by the 51st-minute red card shown to Galatasaray’s Kaan Ayhan. Mijnans gave AZ Alkmaar the lead in the 12th minute, but Sallai equalized for Galatasaray at the 20-minute mark. Parrott restored the home side’s advantage with a penalty in the 37th minute. Following Ayhan’s expulsion, AZ Alkmaar dominated, scoring three more goals: Clasie in the 58th minute, Wolfe in the 66th, and another by Clasie in the 72nd minute. Galatasaray managed a late goal, but AZ Alkmaar’s victory was never in doubt. The match was intense, featuring 25 fouls, 6 yellow cards, and one red card. AZ Alkmaar enjoyed greater possession (54%) and more shots on target (9).
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 57 K. Demirbay came in and D. Mertens went out., at minute 71 Y. Demir came in and B. Kutlu went out., at minute 72 M. Baltaci came in and E. Jelert went out., at minute 90 B. Lus came in and A. Morata went out., at minute 90 E. Akman came in and Gabriel Sara went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 77 D. Kasius came in and S. Maikuma went out., at minute 77 Z. Buurmeester came in and P. Koopmeiners went out., at minute 83 K. Smit came in and E. Poku went out., at minute 83 R. Daal came in and M. Lahdo went out., at minute 90 S. van Duijn came in and T. Parrott went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AZ Alkmaar
Titulares:
Galatasaray
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