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Summary and highlights of Alkmaar 2-1 Celtic
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Summary
AZ wins but it is not enough to be in the draw, Celtic will know tomorrow their group opponents;
Final stretch
Alkmaar is still trying and is only one goal away from forcing extra time;
79' AZ missed the target
A clear chance for the Dutch team with a pass to the second by Sam Beukema to Poku, who incomprehensibly sends the ball over the goal;
75' AZ substitution
53' Alkmaar tighten their grip
Zakaria Aboukhal gets to the hanging cross, but Hart with a good save prevents the goal.
Second part starts
The second 45 minutes start with the tie still to be decided, AZ is one goal away from forcing extra time;
The first leg at VAVEL
Rest
AZ players celebrating a goal
43' Another arrival of the Dutch team
Good shot by Zakaria Aboukhalal, but Hart with a good save prevents the goal;
29' AZ almost scores a third
Koopmeiners from the edge of the air takes a shot that goes narrowly wide of the right post.
28' Good chance for Celtic
Ralston gets his head to a good cross, but his shot goes narrowly wide;
25' AZ gets its second
Suguwara's cross into the area and Starfelst's attempted clearance puts the ball into his own net;
17' AZ chance
Suguwara's shot from inside the area, but his shot goes wide of the goal defended by Hart;
The tying goal
7' AZ equalizes
Aboukhial ties the match, after goalkeeper Hart's blunder.
0-1
2' The first goal of the match arrived
Abada assists Furuhashi, who makes no mistake to put the Scots ahead;
All set at Afas Stadium
Both teams are already at the stage where they will play their pass to the group stage;
Celtic news
The only novelty in the eleven of the Scottish team is the entry of Abada in place of Forrest;
AZ news
Two new players in the Dutch team, Witry and Karlsson, who are both different from the first leg;
Celtic roster
AZ Lineup
Channels for Alkmaar vs Celtic ?
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What time is AZ vs Celtic?
This is the kickoff time for the AZ vs Celtic match on August 26 in several countries:
Argentina: 14:15 AM
Bolivia: 14:15 AM
Brazil: 15:15 AM
Chile: 14:15 AM
Colombia: 13:15 AM
Ecuador: 13:15 AM
USA (ET): 14:15 AM
Spain: 20:15 PM
Mexico: 13:15 AM
Paraguay: 14:15 AM
Peru: 14:15 AM
Uruguay: 14:15 AM
Venezuela: 14:15 AM
England : 19.15 AM
Australia : 04:15 AM
India: 23:45 AM
Celtic manager's statement
Images from the last training session before the clash against Celtic
How is Celtic coming along?
The Scottish team comes into this match in a good moment of form with six consecutive winning matches. In their national league they are in fourth place;
How does Alkmaar arrive?
Alkmaar is coming off two consecutive defeats, losing the first leg and the opening match against Waalwijk;
First leg
In the first leg, the Scottish side won thanks to goals from Furuhashi and James Forrest and are well placed to advance to the Europa League group stage.
Headquarters
The match will be played at the Afas Stadium in the city of the Netherlands;
Preview of the game
Alkmaar and Celtic face each other in the second leg of the second leg of the Europa League qualifiers.
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