“Troy Parrott struck inside the opening minute to give AZ a shock lead, converting a precise Jordy Clasie through ball with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box — the earliest possible statement of intent from the visitors.”
Pivotal“Feyenoord sent on three substitutes at half-time — Givairo Read, Gijs Smal, and Tobias van den Elshout — a bold triple change that reshaped their attacking options and ultimately proved decisive in setting up the equaliser.”
“Anis Hadj Moussa levelled for Feyenoord with a clinical left-footed finish into the right corner from the centre of the box, latching onto a Tobias van den Elshout through ball on the counter-attack to restore parity and transform the atmosphere inside De Kuip.”
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Feyenoord
AZ
Outstanding performance
AZ•MidfielderAZ stunned De Kuip inside the very first minute when Troy Parrott pounced on a Jordy Clasie through ball to slot past the Feyenoord goalkeeper, setting the tone for a match in which the visitors were content to sit deep and frustrate. AZ dominated possession throughout — finishing with 60 percent to Feyenoord's 40 — and racked up 13 shots to the hosts' 10, though Brian Priske's side ultimately failed to convert that control into a winning margin. Feyenoord's half-time tactical overhaul proved telling: three substitutions at the break reshuffled their attack, and Tobias van den Elshout, one of those replacements, threaded a through ball on the counter for Anis Hadj Moussa to equalise in the 57th minute. The draw leaves both sides with unfinished business — Feyenoord remain unable to put together a commanding home performance, while AZ will rue failing to hold on to what would have been a well-earned three points.
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Substitution for AZ: Seiya Maikuma replaces Elijah Dijkstra.
Substitution for AZ: Weslley Patati replaces Isak Jensen.
Offside called against Feyenoord. Ayase Ueda is offside.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Peer Koopmeiners from AZ.
Givairo Read from Feyenoord won a free kick on the right wing.
Anis Hadj Moussa from Feyenoord committed a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick in defense.
AZ wins a corner after Gernot Trauner concedes it.
Shot blocked. Troy Parrott from AZ had a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the left that was blocked.
assist: Tobias van den Elshout
Goal! Anis Hadj Moussa scores for Feyenoord with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner. Tobias van den Elshout provides the assist with a through ball after a quick break. The match is now 1-1.
Corner awarded to AZ after Givairo Read concedes.
Luciano Valente from Feyenoord had a missed chance as he shot with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Ayase Ueda provided the assist.
Luciano Valente of Feyenoord won a free kick in an attacking position.
Jordy Clasie commits a foul for AZ.
Oussama Targhalline from Feyenoord misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
New attacking attempt. Jordan Bos from Feyenoord takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro from AZ. The assist came from Ayase Ueda.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ committed a foul.
Givairo Read from Feyenoord won a free kick in an attacking position.
Sven Mijnans from AZ had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box but missing to the left. Wouter Goes provided the assist.
The second half begins with the score at Feyenoord 0, AZ 1.
Substitution for Feyenoord: Gijs Smal replaces Jordan Lotomba.
Substitution for Feyenoord: Givairo Read replaces Mats Deijl.
Substitution for Feyenoord: Tobias van den Elshout replaces Thijs Kraaijeveld.
The first half ends with Feyenoord trailing AZ 1-0.
Missed chance. Mees de Wit from AZ had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that missed. Assist by Peer Koopmeiners.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord won a free kick in defense.
Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord won a free kick in defense.
Match delayed due to an injury to Jayden Owusu-Oduro from AZ.
Mats Deijl from Feyenoord commits a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick in defense.
Anis Hadj Moussa from Feyenoord attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved by goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro from AZ, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Oussama Targhalline with a through ball.
Ro-Zangelo Daal's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Mees de Wit.
Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box. The assist came from Jordan Bos during a fast break.
Ro-Zangelo Daal's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Troy Parrott provided the assist.
Thijs KraaijeveldYellow CardThijs Kraaijeveld of Feyenoord receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick in the defensive area.
Thijs Kraaijeveld from Feyenoord committed a foul.
Isak Jensen's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ won a free kick on the left wing.
Fouled by Mats Deijl of Feyenoord.
Feyenoord wins a corner after a concession by Rome's Jayden Owusu-Oduro.
New attacking attempt. Tsuyoshi Watanabe of Feyenoord heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ. The assist came from Anis Hadj Moussa's cross.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Troy Parrott concedes.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
Isak Jensen's shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Peer Koopmeiners.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Elijah Dijkstra concedes.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ won a free kick on the left wing.
Fouled by Mats Deijl of Feyenoord.
Anis Hadj Moussa from Feyenoord had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the right side of the box, just missing the goal.
Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord attempts an attack, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box, but his shot is saved in the right corner by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ. The assist came from Tsuyoshi Watanabe.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Alexandre Penetra concedes.
Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Foul committed by Jordan Bos of Feyenoord.
Elijah Dijkstra of AZ won a free kick in defense.
Feyenoord wins a corner after Ro-Zangelo Daal concedes.
Sven Mijnans from AZ misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Troy Parrott of AZ won a free kick in defense.
Gernot Trauner from Feyenoord committed a foul.
assist: Jordy Clasie
Goal! AZ takes the lead 1-0 against Feyenoord. Troy Parrott scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Jordy Clasie with a through ball.
Offside called against AZ. Troy Parrott is offside.
The first half begins.
Feyenoord host AZ at Stadion Feijenoord with a Champions League qualification spot firmly in their sights — a win could all but seal an automatic berth. AZ arrive as dangerous visitors after their stunning last-gasp equalizer in the reverse fixture, making this a derby with real edge and high stakes.
