AZ Alkmaar 3:2 Olympiacos — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mexx Meerdink scored twice as AZ Alkmaar came from two goals down to beat Olympiacos 3-2 in a Club Friendly. The Dutch side had been thoroughly second best for the opening hour, but a stunning late turnaround saved their blushes in a match that otherwise offered little at stake.

Olympiacos looked in complete control when Ayoub El Kaabi fired them ahead in the 25th minute, and David Carmo doubled the lead just before the interval. AZ were disjointed and passive until the 72nd minute, when Mexx Meerdink sparked the comeback with a clinical finish. David Carmo then turned from scorer to villain, inexplicably putting through his own goal four minutes later, before Meerdink completed the rescue with a dramatic winner in the 89th minute.

The corner count told the story of Olympiacos's dominance — they earned six to AZ's two — yet they could not find a third goal to kill the contest. Mexx Meerdink was the standout, earning an 8.7 rating with his brace from the forward position, his finishing the only real difference between the sides. With no next fixture scheduled, AZ will hope this spirit proves a foundation rather than a fluke.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of AZ Alkmaar vs Olympiacos?

AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Olympiacos (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ayoub El Kaabi (25') for Olympiacos; David Carmo (45') for Olympiacos; Mexx Meerdink (72') for AZ Alkmaar; David Carmo (77') for AZ Alkmaar; Mexx Meerdink (89') for AZ Alkmaar.

Were there any cards in AZ Alkmaar vs Olympiacos?

Yellow cards: Santiago Hezze (Olympiacos); Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ Alkmaar); Rodinei (Olympiacos); Dani García (Olympiacos); Ayoub Oufkir (AZ Alkmaar).

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