Welcome to our live blog! AZ will soon play the first official game of the season. The Alkmaarders compete against Ilves Tampere in the second preliminary round of the Conference League. We will keep you fully informed through this live blog. Tips or questions? Mail to [email protected].
Live: Ilves Tampere – AZ 1-0
Not in class. And AZ is behind in Finland. A long ball from backwards is completely misunderstood at the Alkmaarders. Roope Riski shoots an eye-in-eye with goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet the opening goal against the ropes.
A good action by Ernest Poku on the right. The wing attacker of AZ shoots the ball past.
Peer Koopmeiners shoots from outside the penalty area. His commitment goes well next to the goal of Ilves. The Finns are also trying to put high pressure, but AZ is playing quite a lot for it.
The fanatic supporters of Ilves Tampere has set off fireworks that come from a lot of smoke. The referee stops the match for a moment, but the match has already resumed.
The game started in a very hot Tampere. The temperature taps the 29 degrees in Finland.
If AZ succeeds in eliminating Ilves Tampere over two games, then it already knows the next opponent. The UEFA has already drawn for the third preliminary round of the Conference League. FC Vaduz (Liechtenstein) or Dungannon Swifts (Northern Ireland) then wait.
Good afternoon. We prepare for the AZ competition. The Alkmaarders are in Finland for the meeting with Ilves Tampere. Next Thursday is the return in Alkmaar.