Decisive creator propels AZ at Utrecht | OneFootball

Mateo Chávez ignited the turnaround in the 49th minute with a precise low cross, setting AZ on their way to a 4-1 win at Utrecht.

After the restart he repeatedly attacked the left channel, providing the low delivery that unlocked the home defence. He then tested Vasilis Barkas with a left footed effort from the centre of the box (60.).

The full back's influence stretched into the closing stages as he carried a break and slipped a pass across the face for a composed finish (84.), completing a two assist display that bookended AZ's second half surge.

Chávez finished with two assists, three key passes and nine successful final third passes, plus four clearances, underscoring how his overlaps and service from the left pinned Utrecht deep and supplied the visitors' penalty area presence.

AZ visit Fortuna Sittard next. Utrecht travel to Sparta Rotterdam.

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