Greg . 2 days ago

AZ to battle for survival with Penetra and Mijnans, but without Meerdink against Ilves

AZ manager Maarten Martens has changed his side in two places for the crucial second leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifying matchup against Ilves.

Centre-half Maxim Dekker and midfielder Peer Koopmeiners, who both made costly mistakes in the 4-3 loss in Finland last week were compelled to offer up their starting spots Alexandre Penetra and Sven Mijnans.

Troy Parrott starts, meaning Mexx Meerdink will, once again, start on the bench for the Alkmaar side.

The lineupsBetopickIlves boss Joonas Rantanen, meanwhile, changed his team in four places for the away leg in Alkmaar.

Andre Raymond starts on the left instead of Vincent Ulundu, Joona Veteli and Anton Popovitch create the midfield pivot instead of Otto Tiitinen and Jardell Kanga, who moves up to replace Maksim Stjopin behind striker Roope Riski, who scored twice against AZ in the first leg.

Martens, who said his team made "unacceptable" mistakes last week, will send his team out blazing after last week's rusty loss in Finland.

The second-round qualifying matchup in the UEFA Conference League between AZ and Ilves will kick off at 18.

45 CET.

Pursue the match LIVE with Betopick.