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AZ Alkmaar Dominates Ilves in Europa Conference League Thrashing
AZ Alkmaar showcased their dominance at the AFAS Stadion with a resounding victory over Ilves in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. With 60% possession and clear control of the game, the home team generated 24 shots, 14 of which were on target.
The goal fest started early, with T. Parrott scoring in the 22nd minute thanks to an assist from E. Poku. Parrott himself extended the lead just four minutes later, this time assisted by M. de Wit. E. Poku joined the scoring party in the 36th minute, also assisted by de Wit, making it 3-0 before halftime. D. Kasius completed the first half with a fourth goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by S. Mijnans.
In the second half, M. de Wit sealed the victory with a fifth goal in the 74th minute, assisted by M. Meerdink. Despite the intensity of the match, reflected in the three yellow cards shown to AZ Alkmaar (to T. Parrott, S. Mijnans and R. Daal) and the two to Ilves (S. Vaisanen and M. Rale), the Finnish team could only generate 6 shots, with just one on target, and a single corner, demonstrating the clear superiority of AZ Alkmaar. Icelandic referee Ivar Orri Kristjansson had a busy afternoon at the AFAS Stadion.
Substitutions ilves: at minute 57 A. Raymond came in and V. Ulundu went out., at minute 69 J. Veteli came in and O. Tiitinen went out., at minute 69 J. Kanga came in and M. Stjopin went out., at minute 79 A. Maenpaa came in and V. Kumpu went out., at minute 80 S. Vaisanen came in and T. Miettunen went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 58 J. Clasie came in and P. Koopmeiners went out., at minute 58 R. Daal came in and I. Jensen went out., at minute 58 T. Parrott came in and M. Meerdink went out., at minute 67 D. Kasius came in and E. Dijkstra went out., at minute 75 K. Smit came in and Z. Buurmeester went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
AZ Alkmaar
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