Match report

Ferencvarosi TC Stuns AZ Alkmaar 4-3 in Europa League Thriller

Ferencvarosi TC
Ferencvarosi TC
4–3
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Jan 30, 2025

In a pulsating encounter at the Nándor Hidegkuti Stadium, Ferencvarosi TC stunned AZ Alkmaar with a 4-3 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from Mounir Ben Romdhane, Adama Malouda Traoré, and a late penalty by Balázs Varga secured the win for Ferencvarosi, who overcame an early setback to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Ferencvarosi TC defeated AZ Alkmaar 4-3 in a thrilling Europa League match.
  • • Goals scored by Ferencvarosi: Mounir Ben Romdhane (2), Adama Malouda Traoré, and Balázs Varga.
  • • Sven Mijnans netted twice for AZ Alkmaar.
  • • Ferencvarosi took a commanding lead with three goals in the first half.
  • • AZ Alkmaar fought back but couldn't secure an equalizer.

Lineups

Ferencvarosi TC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Á. Varga (G)
  • 25 Č. Makreckis (D)
  • 27 I. Cissé (D)
  • 3 S. Gartenmann (D)
  • 17 E. Ćivić (D)
  • 80 H. Maïga (M)
  • 15 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 20 A. Traoré (M)
  • 64 A. Tóth (M)
  • 7 M. Ben Romdhane (M)
  • 19 B. Varga (F)

Substitutes

  • 88 P. Rommens
  • 16 K. Zachariassen
  • 10 Kady Borges
  • 34 Raul Gustavo
  • 11 Matheus Saldanha
  • 8 A. Pešić
  • 54 N. Kaján
  • 71 C. Lakatos
  • 65 L. Őri
  • 99 C. Ramírez
  • 22 G. Szalai
  • 30 Z. Gruber

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
  • 30 D. Kasius (D)
  • 3 W. Goes (D)
  • 22 M. Dekker (D)
  • 34 M. de Wit (D)
  • 26 K. Smit (M)
  • 14 K. Belić (M)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 17 J. Addai (F)
  • 21 E. Poku (F)
  • 23 M. Lahdo (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Clasie
  • 16 S. Maikuma
  • 9 T. Parrott
  • 10 S. Mijnans
  • 28 Z. Buurmeester
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 24 L. Schouten
  • 35 M. Meerdink
  • 4 B. Martins Indi
  • 18 D. Møller Wolfe
  • 41 J. Zoet
  • 5 Alexandre Penetra

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    7' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    K. Belic

    Foul

  2. Ferencvarosi TC
    9' Ferencvarosi TC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ben Romdhane · Assist: Adama Malouda Traoré
  3. Ferencvarosi TC
    12' Ferencvarosi TC Card · Yellow Card
    B. Varga

    Foul

  4. Ferencvarosi TC
    30' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Maiga · On: P. Rommens
  5. Ferencvarosi TC
    34' Ferencvarosi TC Goal · Normal Goal
    Adama Malouda Traoré · Assist: A. Toth
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    45'+3 AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasius

    Foul

  7. Ferencvarosi TC
    45' Ferencvarosi TC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ben Romdhane · Assist: M. Abu Fani
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Belic · On: J. Clasie
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kasius · On: S. Maikuma
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    63' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lahdo · On: T. Parrott
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    63' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Poku · On: S. Mijnans
  12. Ferencvarosi TC
    66' Ferencvarosi TC Card · Yellow Card
    C. Makreckis

    Foul

  13. Ferencvarosi TC
    70' Ferencvarosi TC Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Abu Fani
  14. Ferencvarosi TC
    73' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adama Malouda Traoré · On: K. Zachariassen
  15. Ferencvarosi TC
    73' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Abu Fani · On: Kady
  16. AZ Alkmaar
    76' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mijnans · Assist: Kees Smit
  17. Ferencvarosi TC
    81' Ferencvarosi TC Var · Penalty confirmed
    Kady
  18. AZ Alkmaar
    81' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Koopmeiners · On: Z. Buurmeester
  19. Ferencvarosi TC
    82' Ferencvarosi TC Goal · Penalty
    B. Varga
  20. Ferencvarosi TC
    84' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ben Romdhane · On: Raul Gustavo
  21. Ferencvarosi TC
    84' Ferencvarosi TC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Varga · On: Matheus Saldanha
  22. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+5 AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mijnans · Assist: J. Clasie

Match Stats

Stat Ferencvarosi TC AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 9 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 305 555
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.70 0.74
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 242 500
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Mounir Ben Romdhane at 9 minutes set Ferencvarosi on course for victory, despite AZ Alkmaar's early yellow card.
  • ▸ Ferencvarosi extended their lead through Adama Malouda Traoré and Balázs Varga before halftime, solidifying their dominant start.
  • ▸ AZ Alkmaar managed to score twice in the second half with goals from Sven Mijnans, but it was too little too late as Ferencvarosi held on for a crucial 4-3 win.