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AZ Alkmaar Stages Epic Comeback to Reach Conference League

5/25/2025

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In a thrilling showdown, AZ Alkmaar clinched their place in the Conference League's second qualifying round with a stunning 3-2 comeback against FC Twente. Ibrahim Sadiq's injury-time goal sealed the victory, turning the tide from a daunting 0-2 deficit. This triumph follows AZ's impressive fifth-place finish in the Eredivisie, marking their return to European competition.

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In a thrilling showdown, AZ Alkmaar clinched their place in the Conference League's second qualifying round with a stunning 3-2 comeback against FC Twente. Ibrahim Sadiq's injury-time goal sealed the victory, turning the tide from a daunting 0-2 deficit. This triumph follows AZ's impressive fifth-place finish in the Eredivisie, marking their return to European competition.