Match report
Ararat-Armenia 0-4 AZ Alkmaar: match report
AZ Alkmaar secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
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AZ Alkmaar cruised to a 4-0 victory over Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan.
Valdemar Byskov Andreasen opened the scoring for AZ Alkmaar in the 21st minute, making it 1-0. Weslley Pinto Batista doubled the lead just six minutes later, scoring in the 27th minute with an assist from Seiya Maikuma.
Weslley Pinto Batista scored again in the 76th minute, assisted by Ro Zangelo Daal, extending the lead to 3-0. Mexx Meerdink capped off the scoring in the 79th minute, with Pinto Batista providing the assist for a final score of 4-0.
Bruno Wilson and Armen Ambartsumyan received yellow cards for Ararat-Armenia in the 23rd and 44th minutes, respectively.
In terms of key statistics, AZ Alkmaar dominated possession with 61% compared to Ararat-Armenia's 39%. AZ also had 9 shots on target, while Ararat-Armenia managed 4. The expected goals (xG) were 1.6 for AZ Alkmaar and 0.3 for Ararat-Armenia.
Before the match, AZ Alkmaar were in 20th position with 3 points from 2 matches, while Ararat-Armenia were bottom in 34th place with 0 points from 2 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar preview: form & prediction
Ararat-Armenia will host AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 17:45 BST at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan.
In their recent form, Ararat-Armenia have won three, drawn one, and lost one of their last five matches, with a sequence of WLDWW. They recently defeated BKMA 1-0 on Saturday, following a loss to Jagiellonia 3-1 and a draw with Alashkert 1-1.
AZ Alkmaar have had a mixed run, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their last five games, with a sequence of DWLWL. They drew 2-2 with Cambuur on Saturday, after a 2-1 win against Hapoel Beer Sheva and a loss to Feyenoord 2-0.
In the league table, AZ Alkmaar are currently in 20th position with 3 points from 2 matches, while Ararat-Armenia sit in 34th place with no points from 2 matches.
Historically, both teams have faced each other a limited number of times, but AZ Alkmaar will look to leverage their experience in this competition.
According to the odds, AZ Alkmaar are the bookmakers' favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 80'Wesley Hoedt(Out: Rion Ichihara)
- 80'Valdemar Byskov Andreasen(Out: Hessel de Wit)
- 79'Mexx Meerdink(0 - 4)(Assist: Weslley Pinto Batista)
- 76'Weslley Pinto Batista(0 - 3)(Assist: Ro Zangelo Daal)
- 73'Juan Andres Balanta(Out: Bernardo Oliveira)
- 73'Sandro Lima(Out: Arayik Eloyan)
- 73'Edgar·Grigoryan(Out: Bruno Pereira)
- 73'Zhirayr Shaghoyan(Out: Carlos Henrique França Freires)
Match Statistics
All stats- 39%Possession61%
- 0.30Expected Goals (xG)1.60
- 4Shots on Target9
- 5Corners6
- 9Fouls15
Prediction
Live win probability
Ararat-Armenia 1%Draw 4%AZ Alkmaar 95%
AZ Alkmaar is most likely to win the game against Ararat-Armenia.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 3
- VenueVazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan · 14403
- RefereeKolaric, Patrik
- ForecastClear night, 13.08°C
Last five games
Ararat-ArmeniaLWLDW
AZ AlkmaarWDWLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Besiktas | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Lyon | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 |  Rennes FC | 3 | +1 | 5 |
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Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar: result, stats & highlights
Ararat-Armenia and AZ Alkmaar finished 0-4 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Ararat-Armenia are 36th in the table on 0 points; AZ Alkmaar are 10th on 6.
Recent form: Ararat-Armenia LWLDW, AZ Alkmaar WDWLW.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.