Crystal Palace vs AZ Alkmaar: UEFA Conference League 2025-26
Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory against AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park, marking their return to winning ways in the UEFA Conference League.
Match Overview
- Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring for Crystal Palace in the 22nd minute with a precise right-footed shot after a header from Marc Guehi.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a penalty earlier, saved by AZ keeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, who had fouled Sarr to concede the spot-kick.
- Sarr doubled the lead just before halftime by capitalizing on a set-piece confusion from AZ defenders.
- AZ Alkmaar pulled one back in the 54th minute through a deflected attempt by captain Sven Mijnans that wrong-footed Dean Henderson.
- AZ Alkmaar remain without a win in 11 matches played in England.
"Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace returned to winning ways in the Conference League after Thursday's 3-1 victory over AZ at Selhurst Park."
"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."
Oliver Glasner's AZ side had been unexpectedly beaten 1-0 at home by Larnaca in their previous match, but they struggled to replicate better form in this away game.
Key Facts
- Crystal Palace boosted their position in the UEFA Conference League group with this win.
- Dean Henderson was the goalkeeper for Crystal Palace in this match.
Author's summary: Ismaila Sarr's two goals inspired Crystal Palace to a confident 3-1 home win, overcoming AZ Alkmaar who remain winless in England in UEFA Conference League history.
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