On video: Juventus escape with a hard-fought European win in the Netherlands
Juventus moved to 10 points and fifth place after holding off a late AZ Alkmaar push in the Europa League.
- On Thursday, Juventus defeated Dutch hosts AZ Alkmaar 2-1 at the AFAS Stadium during the fourth round of the Europa League, securing victory through a resolute defensive display after the restart.
- Teun Koopmeiners broke the deadlock in the 19th minute off a Randal Kolo Muani pass, then Kolo Muani doubled the lead in the 37th minute after exploiting an Alkmaar defensive error.
- This victory lifted Juventus to 10 points and fifth place in the Europa League standings, while the defeat leaves Alkmaar with six points, dropping the club to 14th in the league phase table.
- Despite securing the win, Italian coach Luciano Spalletti appeared agitated with his players both before and after the final whistle, as Alkmaar's late equalizer was ruled out for offside.
- Alkmaar faces mounting pressure to secure points in upcoming fixtures to remain in contention for the knockout stages, while Juventus aims to build on this performance in their Europa League campaign.
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On video: Juventus escape with a hard-fought European win in the Netherlands
Italy's Juventus snatched a hard-fought 2-1 win over hosts AZ Alkmaar of the Netherlands on Thursday evening at the AFAS Stadium, in the fourth round of the league phase of the Europa League.
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