AZ’s Europa League win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva
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AZ beat Hapoel Be’er Sheva 2-1 in a Europa League match at the AFAS Stadion. Substitute Mexx Meerdink scored a penalty with his first touch of the ball, after taking the kick himself.
Feyenoord beat AZ to take Eredivisie lead
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Feyenoord beat AZ 2-0 at De Kuip in Rotterdam, handing the Alkmaar side its first defeat of the season and taking over first place in the Eredivisie. Nacho Ferri opened the scoring after 13 minutes and Javi López added the second goal after half-time. Feyenoord now leads AZ and PSV by one point.
AZ match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Alkmaar
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Alkmaar barred Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters from AZ’s Europa League home match after the municipality, police and public prosecution service classified it as a high-risk fixture because of the geopolitical situation, announced demonstrations and signals on social media. Mayor Anja Schouten upheld the decision despite objections from several council parties and diplomatic pressure from Israel. Some Hapoel supporters nevertheless travelled to Alkmaar, while two pro-Palestinian demonstrations were moved from the stadium grounds to a designated site across the road. A protest march from the station to that location was escorted by police; one report said the demonstration, involving about 30 people, ended peacefully shortly after kick-off.
Kees Smit injured ahead of AZ match at Feyenoord
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AZ midfielder Kees Smit was injured during the warm-up for the Netherlands Under-21 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Coach Leeroy Echteld said Smit has groin problems and will be unavailable for at least several weeks. Smit therefore misses Eredivisie leaders AZ's away match against Feyenoord. Mexx Meerdink, who returned from international duty with minor complaints, is available.
Wesley Hoedt's return for AZ against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
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Wesley Hoedt returned to AZ's starting line-up against Hapoel Be'er Sheva after nearly six months without playing, making his first appearance for the club in 11 years. The 32-year-old defender played the full Europa League match after saying he had needed time to regain fitness.