AZ Coach Disappointed with Late Players
Ro-Zangelo Daal was removed from AZ’s starting lineup. He missed penalties in a 3-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk. This led to AZ’s elimination from the Conference League.
Coach Leerroy Echteld was disappointed with Ro-Zangelo Daal and Elijah Dijkstra’s performance. Daal was excluded from the starting lineup because he was late for a team meeting. The two players were meant to play in the Conference League quarter-final. They missed penalties during the shootout. This resulted in AZ losing 3-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Highlights
Daal Excluded for Tardiness
Ro-Zangelo Daal was removed from the starting lineup because he was late for a team meeting.
Echteld Expresses Disappointment
Coach Leerroy Echteld was unhappy with Daal and Dijkstra's performance.
Loss Led to Shootout
AZ lost 3-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk and then lost in a shootout.
Penalty Misses Caused Loss
Daal and Dijkstra missed penalties in the shootout.
Disciplinary Action Taken
Ro-Zangelo Daal was excluded due to a disciplinary issue.