On 30 November, one of the matches of the Football Conference League took place. AZ (Netherlands) and Zrinjski (Bosnia and Herzegovina) met.
АЗ - Зриньски - 1:0. Лига конференций. Обзор матча, статистикаConference League
AZ (Netherlands) - Zrinski (Bosnia and Herzegovina) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Pavlidis (59)
Warnings: M. Malekinusik (61), Penetra (68)
AZ vs Zrinjski match review:
AZ Alkmaar won a tense game against Zrinjski in the UEFA Europa League. The match took place at the AFAS Stadion, where there was a tense atmosphere for both players and fans. The first half ended in a goalless draw. Despite several promising attacks from both sides, neither team was able to hit the goalposts. However, the second half brought a flurry of events and a breakthrough for AZ Alkmaar. In the 43rd minute, AZ Alkmaar made their first substitution, releasing R. Bazoer onto the pitch. This change seemed to give the team fresh energy and they soon went on the attack. Their efforts paid off in the 59th minute, when a penalty was awarded to AZ Alkmaar. V. Pavlidis stepped into the striking position and confidently sent the ball into the net, giving his team the lead. A few moments after the conceded goal Zrinjski made the first substitution. A. Hrvanovic came on instead of F. Sablić, trying to strengthen the attack. However, the hopes of equalising the score faded when M. Malekinušić received a yellow card in the 61st minute. Trying to turn the tide of the match in their favour, Zrinjski made two more substitutions in quick succession. M. Senic replaced T. Kisz in the 66th minute, looking to give a new impetus to the attack.
But AZ Alkmaar's determination and discipline saw their players frustrate their opponents. In the 68th minute, AZ Alkmaar player Penetra received a yellow card, adding a note of frustration to their game. However, AZ Alkmaar continued to press, looking to consolidate their lead and secure the win. In the 81st minute, as the match drew to a close, AZ Alkmaar made a flurry of substitutions. R. van Bommel, J. Sugawara and D. Mihajlovic came on in place of J. Addai, D. Kasius and D. de Wit respectively. These tactical changes were aimed at maintaining their advantage and bringing the match to an end. In the 83rd minute, Zrinjski also made a double substitution: F. Bradaric and M. Kuze came on in place of A. Balic and P. Mišic respectively. However, these changes did not bring the desired result and Zrinjski continued to fall behind. In a last throw of the dice, AZ Alkmaar made one last substitution in the 90th minute. Т. Dantas replaced K. Gudmijn, giving fresh energy to play out the final minutes of the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, the score was 1-0 in favour of AZ Alkmaar. It was a hard-fought victory for the home side, who were able to realise their attacking intentions when it mattered most. This result will undoubtedly boost their confidence on their way to further progress in the UEFA Europa League.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Legia vs AZ, Zrinjski vs Aston Villa.
Statistics of the match AZ - Zrinjski:
| AZ | Zrinjski | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 0 |
| 19 | Hits | 1 |
| 5 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 10 | Offences | 4 |
| 21 | Corner | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 73% | Ball possession | 27% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 587 | Total assists | 223 |
| 511 | Accurate assists | 153 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 69% |
