It was his fourth goal this season in Europe. Dani de Wit gave AZ the lead against Gil Vicente. After that, AZ scored three more times and the group stage of the Conference League seems very close for the Alkmaarders. “We are well on our way.”
Dani de Wit tells about his goal against Gil Vicente
Dani de Wit gave AZ the lead halfway through the first half. The discharge was then great with the attacking midfielder. Normally, Dutch teams often have a hard time against Portuguese teams, but this time AZ actually gave nothing away and the Alkmaarders waltzed over the visitors in the final phase.
Form
De Wit’s goal confirms his good form. Four goals in Europe and one in the league indicates that De Wit is important for Pascal Jansen’s team. “It would be nice if I continue this line.”
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Scoring Dani de Wit on his excellent form – NH Nieuws
“crazier things”
Due to the large result, it can’t go wrong in Portugal next week. De Wit wants to guard against too much optimism by referring to the match against Sparta two years ago. Then AZ led 4-0 halfway through, but after ninety minutes it was 4-4. “Crazy things have happened.”
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Dani de Wit about the big win over Gil Vicente – NH Nieuws
AZ is free this weekend. The KNVB has moved the match against NEC so that AZ can prepare for the return against Gil Vicente in peace. That game in Northern Portugal starts on Thursday at 9 PM Dutch time.
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