Juventus secured an important away win over AZ Alkmaar, beating them 2-1 in their week four Europa League match. The team coached by Luciano Spalletti recorded their third success in this competition and climbs to 10 points, into fifth place in the standings.
The Bianconeri started the match at a high tempo and took the lead in the 19th minute. It was Teun Koopmeiners who sent the ball into the net, after an assist from Randal Kolo Muani. Juventus continued to dominate and doubled their lead in the 29th minute. Kolo Muani won the ball, combined with Woltemade and then scored with a precise left-foot shot.
In the second half, the hosts tried to get back into the game, while in the 74th minute Smit missed a good chance to narrow the gap. AZ Alkmaar’s goal came only two minutes before the end, when Meerdink took advantage of a quick move and sent the ball into the net.
In added time, the hosts also celebrated an equalizer, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Thus, Juventus escaped a dramatic ending and left Alkmaar with three important points, while the Dutch side suffered their third consecutive defeat.