“Nermin Zolotić picks up an early booking for a foul, setting the tone for a physical encounter”
“Hovhannes Hambardzumyan breaks the deadlock with a perfectly placed right-footed shot from inside the penalty area, assisted by Hélder Ferreira”
Pivotal“AZ make a double substitution bringing on Kees Smit and Mexx Meerdink to chase the equalizer”
“Wouter Goes receives a yellow card for a foul as AZ's frustration grows in their search for an equalizer”
Noah
AZ
Outstanding performance
Noah•GoalkeeperNoah secured a crucial 1-0 victory over AZ in this Europa Conference League encounter, with Hovhannes Hambardzumyan's 53rd-minute strike proving to be the decisive moment. The Armenian side weathered early pressure and grew into the game, capitalizing on a well-worked move down the right flank where Hélder Ferreira's assist set up Hambardzumyan to find the top corner with a composed right-footed finish. AZ responded with a flurry of substitutions in the second half, bringing on fresh legs including Mexx Meerdink and Matheus Aiás, but couldn't find the equalizer despite increased urgency. This result represents a significant boost for Noah's European campaign and keeps their Conference League ambitions very much alive.
How entertaining was this match?
Missed opportunity! Matheus Aiás from Noah took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Yan Eteki of Noah has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
Substitution: Noah. Gonçalo Silva comes on to replace Nathanaël Saintini, who has been injured.
Substitution for the team: Noah has come off, and Imran Oulad Omar takes his place, replacing Hélder Ferreira.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury involving Nathanaël Saintini and Noah.
Troy Parrott of AZ strikes the left post with a right-footed attempt from the center of the penalty area, following an assist from Mexx Meerdink.
Corner awarded to AZ after Eric Boakye allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Wouter Goes from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails high and to the right of the goal. The assist came from Alexandre Penetra.
Matheus Aiás from Noah earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Wouter Goes from AZ committed a foul.
Matheus Aiás - Noah - earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matheus Aiás from Noah earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Wouter Goes from AZ commits a foul.
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ commits a handball.
Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ earns a free kick on the left flank.
Eric Boakye commits a foul on Noah.
Substitution for AZ: Ibrahim Sadiq comes on to take the place of Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Eric Boakye committed a handball foul, resulting in a free kick for Noah.
Takuto Oshima from Noah earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Takuto Oshima from Noah earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Troy Parrott commits a foul for AZ.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Substitution: Noah. Marin Jakolis comes on to replace Gustavo Sangaré, who has been injured.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Gustavo Sangaré, involving Noah.
The pause has ended, and they're set to resume play.
Wouter GoesYellow CardWouter Goes from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Wouter Goes from AZ.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Gustavo Sangaré, who collided with Noah.
Gustavo Sangaré - Noah - is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Wouter Goes from AZ commits a foul.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Matheus Aiás, with Noah, takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from David Sualehe.
Missed opportunity! David Sualehe took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a set piece, but it went wide.
Yan Eteki from Noah earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ commits a foul.
Troy Parrott from AZ strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution: Noah. Matheus Aiás comes on for Nardin Mulahusejnovic.
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Yan Eteki from Noah has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Substitution for AZ: Kees Smit comes on to take the place of Sven Mijnans.
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on to take the place of Isak Jensen.
Hélder Ferreira commits a foul on Noah.
Alexandre Penetra from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
assist: Hélder Ferreira
Goal! Noah takes the lead 1-0 against AZ. Hovhannes Hambardzumyan scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Hélder Ferreira.
Troy Parrott from AZ earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Takuto Oshima commits a foul on Noah.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Hovhannes Hambardzumyan against Noah.
David SualeheYellow CardDavid Sualehe, also known as Noah, receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Isak Jensen from AZ earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
David Sualehe commits a foul on Noah.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Noah 0, AZ 0.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Noah 0, AZ 0.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Hovhannes Hambardzumyan against Noah.
Gustavo Sangaré commits a foul on Noah.
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Takuto Oshima from Noah takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right.
A close-range header from Nardin Mulahusejnovic is denied by Jeroen Zoet in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by a cross from Gustavo Sangaré.
The attempt was thwarted. Elijah Dijkstra from AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Mees de Wit from AZ commits a foul.
Sergey Muradyan from Noah earns a free kick in their own half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - AZ.
Corner kick awarded to AZ after Sergey Muradyan allowed it.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Takuto Oshima commits a foul on Noah.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Gustavo Sangaré from Noah took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Jeroen Zoet from AZ managed to make a save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the net.
Nathanaël Saintini - Noah - is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Troy Parrott commits a foul for AZ.
Corner awarded to AZ after Hovhannes Hambardzumyan allowed it.
Nermin ZolotićYellow CardNermin Zolotic from Noah receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Isak Jensen from AZ earns a free kick on the right flank.
Nermin Zolotic commits a foul against Noah.
Missed opportunity! Nardin Mulahusejnovic from Noah had a header from the center of the box that went wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Hélder Ferreira.
Missed opportunity. Nardin Mulahusejnovic from Noah attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the right. The chance was set up by David Sualehe, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Noah after a foul by Elijah Dijkstra.
The shot was blocked. Gustavo Sangaré tried to score with his left foot from a challenging position on the left, but his attempt was thwarted. Nardin Mulahusejnovic provided the assist.
Gustavo Sangaré - Noah - is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ commits a foul.
Takuto Oshima from Noah earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Missed opportunity! Gustavo Sangaré from Noah took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it veered off to the right and went wide.
Missed opportunity. Gustavo Sangaré - Noah - took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right.
Hovhannes Hambardzumyan from Noah earns a free kick in their own half.
Mees de Wit from AZ commits a foul.
Yan Eteki from Noah earns a free kick in their own half.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ commits a foul.
Hélder Ferreira - Noah - earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sven Mijnans from AZ commits a foul.
A shot on goal has been thwarted. Isak Jensen from AZ unleashed a left-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but Aleksey Ploshchadnyi made a great save, diving to the bottom right corner. The attempt was set up by Noah, with an assist from Sven Mijnans.
Missed opportunity! Mees de Wit from AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The attempt was set up by Sven Mijnans after a corner kick.
Corner awarded to AZ after Hovhannes Hambardzumyan allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway!
The team rosters have been revealed and the players are currently getting ready on the field.
