FC Porto’s Europa League rivals: Utrecht thrashed in the Netherlands | OneFootball

Utrecht, who will be FC Porto's next opponent in the Europa League, were defeated 4-1 away at AZ Alkmaar, in a match from the 10th round of the Dutch league, which is led by Feyenoord.

A brace from Irishman Troy Parrott, in the 6th and 34th minutes, put AZ Alkmaar – who feature Portuguese defender Penetra – ahead 2-0 before halftime. Sven Mijnans extended the lead to 3-0 in the 51st minute.

Troy Parrott missed a penalty in the 59th minute, failing to secure a hat-trick. Utrecht pulled one back through Gjivai Zechiel in the 69th minute, but Mees de Wit restored the three-goal difference in the 88th minute (4-1).

With their third consecutive win in the Dutch league, AZ Alkmaar climbed to third place with 21 points, four behind Feyenoord in first and PSV in second, both with 25.

Utrecht, who will host FC Porto on November 6th in the fourth round of the group stage, occupy ninth place in the Dutch league with 13 points – just one point away from entering the group that determines access to UEFA competitions.

In the Europa League, after three rounds and with Braga unbeaten among the trio of leaders with nine points, FC Porto are in 15th place with six points, while Utrecht are 35th and second to last, still without a point.

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