“Alisson Santana breaks the deadlock with a composed left-footed finish from the left side of the box, giving Shakhtar the perfect start to kill off any AZ comeback hopes”
Pivotal“Isak Jensen produces a moment of magic, curling home a magnificent right-footed free-kick to level the score and ignite AZ's comeback dreams”
Pivotal“Matej Sín sends the home crowd into raptures with a well-taken left-footed strike from the center of the box, putting AZ ahead and making the impossible seem possible”
Pivotal“Luca Meirelles crushes AZ's dreams with a clinical counter-attack finish from the right side of the box, assisted by Lucas Ferreira on a devastating fast break”
Pivotal
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
Despite AZ's spirited 2-2 draw at home, Shakhtar Donetsk's first-leg advantage proved decisive as they advanced 5-2 on aggregate to the next round of the Europa Conference League. The Dutch side dominated possession (54%) and created just as many big chances as their Ukrainian opponents, but their profligacy in front of goal ultimately cost them. Isak Jensen's brilliant free-kick leveller and Matej Sín's clinical finish briefly gave AZ hope of a miraculous comeback, but Luca Meirelles' swift counter-attack equaliser crushed those dreams. The match was a testament to AZ's fighting spirit, but highlighted how their first-leg collapse had left them with an insurmountable mountain to climb.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Artem Bondarenko comes on for Oleh Ocheretko due to an injury.
Mykola Matviienko from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Mykola Matviienko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bendegúz Kovács from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Lucas Ferreira
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Luca Meirelles scores for Shakhtar Donetsk with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the center of the goal, assisted by Lucas Ferreira during a fast break.
Luca Meirelles from Shakhtar Donetsk misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
assist: Bendegúz Kovács
Goal! AZ leads 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk. Matej Sín scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Yehor Nazaryna's right-footed shot from over 35 yards is saved in the bottom left corner by Jeroen Zoet.
EguinaldoYellow CardEguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marlon Gomes from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Rion Ichihara of AZ.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Isak Jensen scores for AZ with a right-footed shot from a free kick. The match is now 1-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Vinícius TobiasYellow CardVinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Luca Meirelles comes on for Kauã Elias due to an injury.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Lucas Ferreira comes on for Newerton.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Weslley Patati from AZ is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Weslley Patati's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Marlon Gomes from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Attempt missed. Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Bendegúz Kovács of AZ.
Yehor Nazaryna from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for AZ: Rio Robbemond comes on for Billy van Duijl.
Substitution for AZ: Bendegúz Kovács comes on for Mexx Meerdink.
Rion Ichihara of AZ misses a header from very close range to the right, assisted by Isak Jensen's cross after a corner.
AZ wins a corner after Vinícius Tobias concedes.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Marlon Gomes comes on for Isaque.
Substitution for Shakhtar Donetsk: Eguinaldo comes on for Alisson Santana.
Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
assist: Kauã Elias
Goal! Shakhtar Donetsk takes the lead 1-0 with Alisson Santana scoring from the left side of the box with a left-footed shot.
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ is caught offside.
Foul committed by Yehor Nazaryna of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Weslley Patati from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newerton wins a free kick in the defensive half for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Foul committed by Kasper Boogaard of AZ.
Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
Foul committed by Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Isak Jensen from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Seiya Maikuma.
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0.
Substitution for AZ: Isak Jensen comes on for Mateo Chávez.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0 between AZ and Shakhtar Donetsk.
Rion Ichihara from AZ wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Kauã Elias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mateo Chávez from AZ.
Ibrahim SadiqYellow CardIbrahim Sadiq from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
Foul committed by Vinícius Tobias of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Weslley Patati from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Alisson Santana's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kauã Elias, who provided a headed pass.
Foul committed by Yehor Nazaryna of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ misses with a header from a challenging angle on the right.
Newerton from Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
Foul committed by Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Kasper BoogaardYellow CardKasper Boogaard from AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Kasper BoogaardYellow CardKasper Boogaard of AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Kasper Boogaard of AZ.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mexx Meerdink from AZ.
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ wins a free kick on the right wing.
Billy van DuijlYellow CardBilly van Duijl of AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul by Billy van Duijl of AZ.
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left. Mateo Chávez provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Yehor Nazaryna's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Mateo ChávezYellow CardMateo Chávez from AZ receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Oleh Ocheretko of Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Mateo Chávez of AZ.
Alisson Santana of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Billy van Duijl concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk.
AZ wins a corner after Newerton concedes.
AZ wins a corner after Pedro Henrique concedes.
IsaqueYellow CardIsaque from Shakhtar Donetsk receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Mateo Chávez from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Isaque of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. Newerton provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Isaque from Shakhtar Donetsk with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Kauã Elias is caught offside for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Mykola Matviienko of Shakhtar Donetsk is caught offside.
Corner awarded to Shakhtar Donetsk after a concession by Jeroen Zoet.
Corner awarded to Shakhtar Donetsk after a concession by Jeroen Zoet.
Foul committed by Matej Sín of AZ.
Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Shakhtar Donetsk win a corner after Maxim Dekker concedes.
Attempt blocked. Alisson Santana from Shakhtar Donetsk has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is saved.
Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ is caught offside.
Handball by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
Dmytro Riznyk of Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Newerton of Shakhtar Donetsk.
Seiya Maikuma from AZ wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kauã Elias from Shakhtar Donetsk misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mateo Chávez for AZ.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Valerii Bondar from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ibrahim Sadiq of AZ.
Vinícius Tobias from Shakhtar Donetsk wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Outstanding performance
AZ•AttackerAZ Alkmaar must overturn a daunting 3-0 first-leg deficit against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Conference League semi-finals. The Dutch side return to their AFAS Stadion fortress needing a historic comeback against a confident Ukrainian outfit sitting pretty in the tie.
