Elfsborg did not have an easy time against AZ Alkmaar, who won the match with a double from striker Ruben van Bommel on Matchday 1 of the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League tournament. Both teams enjoyed chances and the excitement continued when the scoreboard reflected a temporary 2-2. It was Maarten Martens’ team who, with the efficiency of Ruben van Bommel (43′ 1T and 4′ 2T) and Troy Parrott (28′ 2T, penalty), took advantage of their opportunities to take the victory. For Elfsborg, the goals were scored by Timothy Noor Ouma (23′ 1T) and Simon Hedlund (7′ 2T).
Ruben van Bommel was named the player of the match. The AZ Alkmaar striker was at his best by scoring two goals and having two shots on target.
Troy Parrott also stood out at the AZ Stadion. The AZ Alkmaar striker scored 1 goal.
AZ Alkmaar coach Maarten Martens proposed a 4-3-3 formation with Rome Owusu-Oduro in goal; Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra and David Wolfe in defence; Jordy Clasie, Sven Mijnans and Peer Koopmeiners in midfield; and Sadiq Ibrahim, Troy Parrott and Ruben van Bommel in attack.
Oscar Hiljemark’s side took to the pitch in a 3-4-3 formation with Isak Pettersson between the posts; Sebastian Holmén, Ibrahim Buhari and Terry Yegbe in defence; Simon Hedlund, Besfort Zeneli, Timothy Noor Ouma and Niklas Hult in midfield; and Arber Zeneli, Michael Baidoo and Ahmed Qasem up front.
Referee Juxhin Xhaja was in charge of supervising the game at the AZ Stadion.
In the next round, AZ Alkmaar will face Athletic Bilbao away, while Elfsborg will play at home against Roma.
Exchanges and AZ Alkmaar
- 83′ 2T – Salieron Sven Mijnans by Zico Buurmeester and Peer Koopmeiners by Kristijan Belic
- 90′ 2T – Salio Ruben van Bommel by Mexx Meerdink
Booked at AZ Alkmaar:
- 34′ 2T Sven Mijnans and 48′ 2T Kristijan Belic
Cambios en Elfsborg
- 55′ 2T – Salieron Besfort Zeneli por Jalal Abdulai and Sadiq Ibrahim por Jayden Osei Addai
- 77′ 2T – Timothy Noor Ouma came off for Johan Erik Liebert Larsson and Michael Baidoo for Per Frick
- 87′ 2T – Niklas Hult came off for Rami Kaib and Ibrahim Buhari for Emil Holten
Booked in Elfsborg: Sent off in Elfsborg:
- 40′ 2T Sebastian Holmén (Roja directa)
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-09-25 20:45:02
