Match Report
Fenerbahçe (24th, 10 pts) visited AZ (19th, 11 pts) with 1 points between them. The last five rounds placed AZ Alkmaar 12th in the league for form — higher than their 19th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.63/1.63 for AZ and 1.13/1.38 for Fenerbahçe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
AZ had not won in 7 games. 7 matches unbeaten backed Fenerbahçe's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games. AZ had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Fenerbahçe, 9.
The match was played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar (capacity 19,500). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-1.
Goal scorers
AZ: Kees Smit (75'), Ro-Zangelo Daal (59'), Denso Kasius (87') · Fenerbahçe: Youssef En-Nesyri (70')