4 – 0
“Bendegúz Kovács opens the scoring with a well-taken finish to give AZ the perfect start”
Pivotal“Roméo Ritter picks up a yellow card for a foul, highlighting Dortmund's growing frustration”
“Kovács doubles his tally five minutes into the second half, effectively killing the contest”
Pivotal“Wassim Bouziane adds a third goal to put the result beyond any doubt”
“Kovács completes his hat-trick in the final minute to cap off a dominant individual display”
Pivotal
AZ U19
Borussia Dortmund U19
AZ U19 delivered a commanding performance to demolish Borussia Dortmund U19 4-0 in this UEFA Youth League encounter, with Hungarian striker Bendegúz Kovács stealing the show with a clinical hat-trick. The Dutch side established early control through Kovács' seventh-minute opener and never looked back, systematically dismantling their German opponents with incisive attacking play and solid defensive organization. Dortmund's struggles were compounded by disciplinary issues, with Roméo Ritter's yellow card typifying a frustrating evening for the visitors who failed to register a meaningful response. This emphatic victory provides crucial momentum for AZ's Youth League campaign while exposing serious defensive frailties in Dortmund's young squad that will need addressing in upcoming fixtures.
AZ Alkmaar U19 welcome Borussia Dortmund U19 to AFAS Stadion in a UEFA Youth League Round of 32 second leg clash. After a thrilling 2-2 first leg draw, both teams enter this decisive knockout tie with everything to play for in European competition.
