Pascal Jansen spoke to the press not completely satisfied, but pleased with the result. The AZ trainer was especially disappointed with the unnecessarily exciting final phase in Limburg. The Alkmaarders did win against Fortuna Sittard, 1-2.
Pascal Jansen after the win at Fortuna Sittard – NH Nieuws
There was an important role for Sam Beukema. The defender scored with his head after fifteen minutes. It marked the first goal for Beukema. And more importantly, the goal ensures that AZ has opened the hunt for third place.
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Sam Beukema about the battle for place 3 – NH Nieuws
Business card
Beukema replaced the injured Bruno Martins Indi. It meant his second starting spot this season and he handed over his calling card to trainer Jansen against the Fortunezen.
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Pascal Jansen about the development of Sam Beukema – NH Nieuws
2500 Premier League goals
Beukema’s goal marked the twenty-five hundredth for AZ in the Eredivisie. Afterwards, Beukema was well aware of who ever made the first goal for the Alkmaarders.
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Sam Beukema about who made the first Eredivisie goal for AZ – NH Nieuws
cambuur
That happened in 1968. Nowadays AZ is in pretty good shape with the fifth place in the ranking, just behind Vitesse and Feyenoord. The next competition match will be at home against Cambuur on Saturday.
AZ will also be in action this Wednesday during the eighth finals of the KNVB Cup. In Enschede, Jansen’s team will then compete against FC Twente. You can listen to this duel in its entirety on NH Radio. The match starts at 9 p.m.
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