Crystal Palace Vs AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Conference League 2025-26
Match Overview
Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park, boosting their position in the UEFA Conference League.
Key Moments
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing a cushioned header from Marc Guehi with a right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner.
- Earlier, a penalty by Jean-Philippe Mateta was saved by AZ's goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, who had committed the foul on Sarr.
- Sarr extended the lead just before halftime by capitalizing on a set-piece delivery that AZ failed to clear.
- AZ Alkmaar pulled one back in the 54th minute when captain Sven Mijnans' shot deflected past Dean Henderson, setting up a more competitive second half.
Additional Context
AZ Alkmaar remain winless in their 11 visits to England.
Oliver Glasner's AZ lost 1-0 at home to Larnaca in their previous Conference League match but managed to challenge Crystal Palace more strongly this time.
Author's Summary
Ismaila Sarr’s two goals guided Crystal Palace to a confident 3-1 UEFA Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar, ending AZ’s winless run in England.
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