AZ Alkmaar beat Ararat-Armenia 4-0 in Yerevan.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 22 October 2026 at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Dutch side AZ Alkmaar visited Armenian hosts Ararat-Armenia with both teams looking to claim three points in the continental competition.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 21st minute when Valdemar Byskov converted a free-kick, striking the top right corner with his right foot to put AZ ahead. Just two minutes later, Bruno Wilson of Ararat-Armenia received a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the match.

AZ doubled their lead four minutes after the card, as Weslley Patati fired a left-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner. The goal was set up by Seiya Maikuma, whose assist unlocked the defence.

Just before the half-time interval, Armen Ambartsumyan was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, bringing Ararat-Armenia’s second booking.

The second half saw Patati add a third goal for the visitors in the 76th minute. He received a centre from Ro-Zangelo Daal and, with a left-footed strike from the centre of the box, placed the ball into the centre of the net.

Three minutes later, Mexx Meerdink completed the scoring for AZ Alkmaar, heading home from very close range after a cross delivered by Patati. The Dutch side’s fourth goal sealed a comprehensive win.

Standout performers

Weslley Patati was the standout player, contributing two goals and providing the assist for Meerdink’s header. His involvement in three of the four goals highlighted his influence on the game.

Valdemar Byskov opened the scoring from a set-piece, demonstrating composure on a direct free-kick.

Seiya Maikuma and Ro-Zangelo Daal each supplied a key assist, creating the opportunities that Patati converted.

Mexx Meerdink added a clinical finish with a close-range header, rounding off the scoring tally for AZ Alkmaar.

Match facts

  • Final score: Ararat-Armenia 0-4 AZ Alkmaar
  • Scorers: Valdemar Byskov (21'), Weslley Patati (27', 76'), Mexx Meerdink (79')
  • Assists: Seiya Maikuma (27'), Ro-Zangelo Daal (76'), Weslley Patati (79')
  • Bookings: Bruno Wilson (Ararat-Armenia, 23'), Armen Ambartsumyan (Ararat-Armenia, 44')
  • Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan

What it means

The 4-0 win gives AZ Alkmaar three points and a strong statement in the Europa League League Phase, while Ararat-Armenia return home without any points from the encounter.