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Juventus beat AZ Alkmaar 2‑1 in an away Europa League match, securing its third win in four games and moving to 10 points in fifth place. The match, played at the Johan Cruijff Arena, saw the Italian side start aggressively. In the 19th minute, Thomas Koopmeiners opened the scoring for Juventus with a left‑footed angled shot assisted by Randal Kolo Muani. Ten minutes later, Aljaž Alajbegović came close to doubling the lead with a high shot that missed the target. The second goal arrived quickly after the break. In the 37th minute, Kolo Muani recovered the ball from De Wit, passed to Woltemade, and finished with a left‑footed volley into the right corner of the net, giving Juventus a 2‑0 advantage. AZ Alkmaar fought back in the second half, with Daal and Smit creating chances. Smit hit the crossbar in the 74th minute from a promising position. The Dutch side finally narrowed the deficit in the 88th minute when Meerdink capitalised on a defensive error by Kelly, passing to Dijkstra, who delivered a low cross to Meerdink. The striker then headed the ball into the net, making it 2‑1. A few minutes later, AZ almost equalised when Hoedt’s header was deflected into the goal after a moment of brilliance by Vicario. The goal was disallowed for offside by Meerdink. With the match ending 2‑1, Juventus secured three valuable points, while the hosts suffered their third consecutive defeat, following losses in the domestic league. Line‑ups AZ Alkmaar (4‑3‑3) Goalkeeper: De Busser Defenders: Kasius (substituted 63’ by Dijkstra), Goes (63’ by Clasie), Schouten (23’ by Hoedt), De Wit Midfielders: Kwakman, Byskov (63’ by Smit), P. Koopmeiners Forwards: Stengs (73’ by Oufkir), Meerdink, Daal Juventus (4‑2‑3‑1) Goalkeeper: Vicario Defenders: Kalulu, Gatti (79’ by Bremer), Lucumi, Kelly Midfielders: T. Koopmeiners, Sarr Forwards: Cambiaso (60’ by Cabal), Woltemade (78’ by Ekhator), Alajbegovic (60’ by Boga) Substitutes: Kolo Muani (85’ by Douglas Luiz) Match officials Referee: Sylwestrzak Yellow cards: Hoedt (AZ), Cambiaso (Juventus), Ekhator (Juventus), Cabal (Juventus) No red cards were issued. Article source: Sport Mediaset | Image credit: Sport Mediaset
Juventus beat AZ Alkmaar 2‑1 in an away Europa League match, securing its third win in four games and moving to 10 points in fifth place. The match, played at the Johan Cruijff Arena, saw the Italian side start aggressively. In the 19th minute, Thomas Koopmeiners opened the scoring for Juventus with a left‑footed angled shot assisted by Randal Kolo Muani. Ten minutes later, Aljaž Alajbegović came close to doubling the lead with a high shot that missed the target. The second goal arrived quickly after the break. In the 37th minute, Kolo Muani recovered the ball from De Wit, passed to Woltemade, and finished with a left‑footed volley into the right corner of the net, giving Juventus a 2‑0 advantage. AZ Alkmaar fought back in the second half, with Daal and Smit creating chances. Smit hit the crossbar in the 74th minute from a promising position. The Dutch side finally narrowed the deficit in the 88th minute when Meerdink capitalised on a defensive error by Kelly, passing to Dijkstra, who delivered a low cross to Meerdink. The striker then headed the ball into the net, making it 2‑1. A few minutes later, AZ almost equalised when Hoedt’s header was deflected into the goal after a moment of brilliance by Vicario. The goal was disallowed for offside by Meerdink. With the match ending 2‑1, Juventus secured three valuable points, while the hosts suffered their third consecutive defeat, following losses in the domestic league. Line‑ups AZ Alkmaar (4‑3‑3) Goalkeeper: De Busser Defenders: Kasius (substituted 63’ by Dijkstra), Goes (63’ by Clasie), Schouten (23’ by Hoedt), De Wit Midfielders: Kwakman, Byskov (63’ by Smit), P. Koopmeiners Forwards: Stengs (73’ by Oufkir), Meerdink, Daal Juventus (4‑2‑3‑1) Goalkeeper: Vicario Defenders: Kalulu, Gatti (79’ by Bremer), Lucumi, Kelly Midfielders: T. Koopmeiners, Sarr Forwards: Cambiaso (60’ by Cabal), Woltemade (78’ by Ekhator), Alajbegovic (60’ by Boga) Substitutes: Kolo Muani (85’ by Douglas Luiz) Match officials Referee: Sylwestrzak Yellow cards: Hoedt (AZ), Cambiaso (Juventus), Ekhator (Juventus), Cabal (Juventus) No red cards were issued.
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