In the top match against Ajax, AZ let the victory slip out of their hands in the final phase. Edson Álvarez headed in the equalizer on behalf of the team from Amsterdam and so afterwards there was disappointment at AZ and trainer Pascal Jansen. “If you come up 2-1, you have to end it that way too.”
AZ midfielder Dani de Wit played a strong game, although he failed to hurt his former employer. De Wit had a good chance on the third goal of the Alkmaarders, but in the end was unable to close the game. “With such an opportunity you also have to be a bit lucky, unfortunately he did not go in,” said De Wit.
Battle for place 4
Due to the draw, AZ fails to catch up with FC Twente, the competitor for fourth place. Despite this, today’s game offers hope for a good outcome for the competition and direct qualification for European football. De Wit: “The gap is only two points. We just have to take six points and accelerate like today.”
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