AZ let a 3-0 lead slip in the first match of their UEFA Conference League campaign against Zrinjski Mostar. Last season's semi-finalists lost 4-3 in Bosnia, conceding four goals in the second half. AZ goalkeeper Mathew Ryan will take much blame for the loss.
AZ Alkmaar are the new leaders of the Eredivisie table. The Alkmaarders have won all three matches this season, along with PSV and FC Twente. AZ is top on goal difference. AZ beat Vitesse in the Gelredome to take the top spot. Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis struck twice to give Pascal Jansen’s side the victory. His first was just a few minutes after halftime after some creative work by youngster Myron van Brederode.
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AZ lost the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semi-final against West Ham in the London Stadium on Thursday. The Alkmaarders took the lead through Tijjani Reijnders before succumbing to goals from Said Benrahma and Michail Antonio. AZ Manager Pascal Jansen gave Myron van Brederode and Max de Wit a starting place for the match. Van Brederode came in for the injured Jesper Karlsson, with de Wit replacing Milos Kerkez, who is suspended.