Europa League: Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe defeated in Alkmaar

Turkish club, who missed a penalty, lost 1-3

Fenerbahçe , coached by José Mourinho, lost 1-3 to AZ Alkmaar , who featured Alexandre Penetra , in the Netherlands on matchday four of the Europa League league stage .

Without José Mourinho on the bench, who had been sent off against Manchester United in the previous round, the Turkish side came close to scoring in the 19th minute. Dzeko headed in a cross from Osayi-Samuel, but Owusu-Oduro made a great save. In the 36th minute, the Bosnian international striker shot straight at the AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper , when he could have done better.

In the 45th minute, the Dutch club tried to get close to the opposing goal, but Kwakman’s cross went straight into Livakovic ‘s hands .

In the second half, AZ Alkmaar scored the first goal after a great move. Addai provided the assist and Daal, in the 59th minute, put the ball in the back of the net.

Soon after, in the 61st minute, Fenerbahçe were awarded a penalty, but En-Nesyri, called upon to take it, missed.

In the 69th minute, Smit almost made it 2-0 with a lob over Livakovic , but the ball went just wide. AZ Alkmaar failed to extend their lead , with Fenerbahçe scoring through En-Nesyri (70′), who made amends for his missed penalty.

A minute later, Koopmeiners fired a shot from the middle of the field and the ball went just over Livakovic ‘s net . The draw did not last long as Smit put the home team back in front in the 75th minute. In the 88th minute, AZ Alkmaar put the final nail in the coffin through Kasius (88’).

Fenerbahçe remain on five points in 22nd place, while AZ Alkmaar have six in 17th place .