So unfortunate in Europe. To lose to two of Europes giants by just one goal is tough luck but shows you have a talented side.
Two very credible efforts against Barcelona and Juventus. Good luck against Leverkusen. It's difficult to gauge the league for the time-being given the games AZ have in hand but it appears they could be a challenger this season, potentially?
The match against Leverkusen looks like it will be crucial, hope you can sneak into third
Certainly not an impossible task to make something out of the remaining European games but not an easy task. In terms of league play, those games in hand could be very beneficial if you can get the results you want.
2020-05-28 21:23#272537 TheLFCFan : So unfortunate in Europe. To lose to two of Europes giants by just one goal is tough luck but shows you have a talented side.
it was definitely satisfying to be some competitive but difficult to swallow getting nothing to show for it!
2020-05-29 01:19#272570 ScottT : Two very credible efforts against Barcelona and Juventus. Good luck against Leverkusen. It's difficult to gauge the league for the time-being given the games AZ have in hand but it appears they could be a challenger this season, potentially?
Seems like we will be near the top of the league but we have been very fortunate with very few injuries thus far. That said I like our depth at almost all positions.
2020-05-29 02:07#272587 Griffo : The match against Leverkusen looks like it will be crucial, hope you can sneak into third
November 2023
After a struggle for the first 40 minutes we finally get a goal before the break on our way to a 3-0 win against NAC Breda. Stengs left the match with a leg injury in the 34th minute, bringing on Saro. Saro provided a big spark, assisting on the goal by Guerra. Kovachev added a goal in the 79th minute, assisted by Midtsjo. Saro scored a goal for himself in the 90th minute. The scoreline was fitting for the match, as we dominated throughout.
Another convincing with at VVV-Venlo, Saro opened the scoring as he scored 17 seconds into the match with a great run through their defense. A complete team effort in a dominating performance with other goals from Torunarigha (assisted by Kovachev), Til (assisted by Eboa Eboa) and Kovachev (assisted by Doyle-Hayes).
We broke through first against Juventus on a goal by Guerra in the 15th minute, assisted by Stengs. The entire match was full of excitement as both teams attacked and counter-attacked the whole way. However, Everton assisted on a goal by Ronaldo in the 43rd minute and then finally Ronaldo assisted on a goal by Everton in the 66th minute. Both goals came from direct counter attacks as our defense could not cope with those two. It should be noted that both the goal and the assist were the first of the competition for the 38-year old Ronaldo.
Another dominate in the league, this time we take down SC Heerenvenn - whom are on a free fall down the table. Guerra had a brace with goals in the 3rd and 70th minutes, he also had an assist. Kovachev added a goal and an assist. And seldom used Luka Ivanusec added our final goal in the 86th minute. (forgot to mention we added him in August transfer window from Leeds)
A showdown with Ajax lived up to the hype but we came up short, their youth project Dennis James scored the loan goal in the 30th minute. We outplayed them as they were unable to regularly breakdown our defense, leading to a 23 to 5 shot advantage in our favor. Finally, the rematch with Bayer provides us a chance to likely take 3rd in the Group and we fail to grab all 3 points. They opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal from Paulinho but we answered right back with a goal from Guerra 2 minutes later. Guerra added another goal in the 34th minute. Bayer got the equalizer in the 59th minute on a free kicked headed in by Tah.
Overall, outside of the Ajax match we got about what we could have expected. We played really well throughout the month.
Nicolas Guerra
Guerra was outstanding this month! In four starting appearances he scored 5 goals and added an assist. He has basically taken over as our number one option at the top of our attack. He has a team leading 12 goals and 5 assists so far this season.
The squad continues to have no major injuries to report.
The loss to Ajax creates a decent size gap to get to the top but we do still have two matches in hand. We are finally seeing the table "normal"-ize with the usual suspects near the top. PEC Zwolle and sc Heerenveen are fading fast.
We need a miracle win away to Barcelona to get up to 3rd. Bayer decided to sack Julien Nagelsman after our match, they are struggling the Bundesliga too.
A busy month ahead in the league! A couple tougher away matches with Willem II and FC Utrecht but if we can maintain our standard of play we should be in really good position by the end of the month.
Still in the hunt for top spot in the league. Ajax have a bit of a lead but those games in hand could prove vital! As for the Champions League.... third is still possible, but it'll be tough! Good luck against Barca next month!
Rising up the league and can go into second with a win in the game in hand. A shame to lose to Juve having been a goal up but it happens when the best sides go up a gear.
Pleasing to read that performances have been strong this month. The result seem to suggest that too.
Very annoying dropped points against Ajax there I can imagine. And the CL results also seem frustrating. But that means you're not far off beating those teams, so it's better than losing 4-0!
2020-05-30 22:08#272750 Justice : Still in the hunt for top spot in the league. Ajax have a bit of a lead but those games in hand could prove vital! As for the Champions League.... third is still possible, but it'll be tough! Good luck against Barca next month!
Definitely more optimistic about our chances in the league than third in the group at this point, but remaining hopeful!!
2020-05-30 22:57#272763 TheLFCFan : Rising up the league and can go into second with a win in the game in hand. A shame to lose to Juve having been a goal up but it happens when the best sides go up a gear.
Our goal this month has to be to secure 2nd in the table and hopefully gain some ground on Ajax!
2020-05-31 00:29#272782 ScottT : Pleasing to read that performances have been strong this month. The result seem to suggest that too.
Hopefully we can keep our health going forward!
2020-05-31 05:28#272803 Griffo : Lots of games in hand, looking like you have found your groove in this league
For sure a bit easier than Bundesliga but I am having fun with it!
2020-06-01 09:54#272895 Zed : Very annoying dropped points against Ajax there I can imagine. And the CL results also seem frustrating. But that means you're not far off beating those teams, so it's better than losing 4-0!
I cannot complain too much, we are fighting a heavy amount of matches and still balancing being competitive in the CL while perhaps overachieving at this point in the league!
Elsner secures two-year contract extension at AZ Alkmaar
Before the final match of the Champions League Group Stage, AZ Alkmaar has announced the contract extension for Luka Elsner that will keep him at the club through June of 2026. Elsner will make €58,500 per month throughout the contract, a raise of €6,500 per month. Additionally there are bonuses of €100,000 for winning the Eredivisie and €45,000 for winning the KNVB Beker Cup.
In just six months at the club Elsner has reached "untouchable" status with the board. Since his hire, all indications are showing signs of progress in almost every area of the club. Additionally the club has added €2.5M to the January transfer window. Elsner is widely expected to address bringing in more depth in the youth squad versus adding much to the first team.
After a rough 18 months since leaving Union SG, where Elsner had earned rockstar status with the supporters it seems Elsner is well on his way to re-establishing himself as one of the bright young managers in Europe.
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