Crystal Palace Vs AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Conference League 2025-26: Ismaila Sarr Nets Double As Eagles Return To Winning Ways

Crystal Palace Vs AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Conference League 2025-26

Ismaila Sarr Leads Crystal Palace to Victory

Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar at Selhurst Park in the UEFA Conference League, with Ismaila Sarr scoring twice to help the Eagles return to winning form.

Match Highlights

Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a right-footed finish following Marc Guehi's header.
Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a penalty five minutes before the opener, saved by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro after conceding the spot-kick.
Sarr doubled the lead just before halftime by capitalizing on a set-piece confusion.
AZ Alkmaar managed a consolation goal in the 54th minute after a deflected shot from captain Sven Mijnans wrong-footed goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

AZ Alkmaar's Struggles in England

AZ Alkmaar remain winless in their 11 trips to England, enduring another tough match under the management of Oliver Glasner.

"Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace returned to winning ways in the Conference League after Thursday's 3-1 victory over AZ at Selhurst Park."

"Maxence Lacroix got on the end of Marc Guehi's cushioned header to fire a right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner for the 22nd-minute opener."

Despite AZ's previous home defeat to Larnaca, they faced no difficulty in scoring, yet Crystal Palace showed greater efficiency to maintain control and secure the win.

Author's Summary

Ismaila Sarr's two goals propelled Crystal Palace to a confident 3-1 UEFA Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar, halting their English losing streak and boosting palace's group standing.

Outlook India — 2025-11-07