Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Conference League 2025-26
Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park, improving their position in the UEFA Conference League.
Match Summary
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a precise right-footed shot, assisted by Marc Guehi's header.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta's penalty earlier was saved by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, who had conceded the spot-kick by fouling Sarr.
- Sarr doubled the lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a set-piece that AZ Alkmaar failed to clear.
- AZ Alkmaar scored once in the 54th minute after Sven Mijnans’s shot deflected past Dean Henderson.
AZ Alkmaar’s Performance
AZ Alkmaar remain without a win in 11 visits to England. Their previous match in the competition ended in a 1-0 home defeat to Larnaca.
"Maxence Lacroix got on the end of Marc Guehi's cushioned header to fire a right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner for the 22nd-minute opener."
"Ismaila Sarr doubled Palace's lead on the stroke of half-time, pouncing from point-blank range after AZ failed to deal with a set-piece delivery."
Goalkeeper Highlights
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro’s crucial penalty save preserved Palace’s lead after fouling Sarr in the box.
Implications
This win marked Crystal Palace’s return to winning form in the Conference League after recent challenges.
Summary: Ismaila Sarr’s two goals propelled Crystal Palace to a confident 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar, reversing recent missteps and strengthening their UEFA Conference League campaign.
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