Batista’s double helps AZ Alkmaar win 4-0 at Ararat-Armenia

AZ Alkmaar defeated Ararat-Armenia 4-0 in UEFA Europa League League Stage - 3, with Weslley Pinto Batista scoring twice as the visitors built on a 0-2 half-time lead. The result leaves AZ Alkmaar ranked #8 with 6 points from 3 games, while Ararat-Armenia are ranked #36 with 0 points from 3 games.

Batista strikes twice in AZ’s four-goal win

Valdemar Byskov Andreasen scored the opener in the 21st minute to make it 0-1. Ararat-Armenia’s Bruno Wilson was booked in the 23rd minute, but AZ extended their advantage four minutes later. Weslley Pinto Batista made it 0-2 in the 27th minute, with Seiya Maikuma providing the assist.

Batista added his second goal in the 76th minute, assisted by Ro Zangelo Daal, for 0-3. Mexx Meerdink completed the scoring in the 79th minute, making it 0-4 after an assist from Batista. Those two recorded goals directly shaped the result, while his assist completed a decisive contribution to AZ’s late scoring sequence.

AZ controlled possession and chances

AZ held 61% possession, completed 490 accurate passes and attempted 17 shots, compared with Ararat-Armenia’s 39%, 277 accurate passes and 9 shots. The visitors also led shots on goal 9-4 and expected goals 1.7-0.42, indicating that the scoreline matched their overall control rather than a narrow victory.

Armen Ambartsumyan received Ararat-Armenia’s second yellow card in the 44th minute. Neither team received a red card.

Table position after the match

AZ Alkmaar are 6 points ahead of Ararat-Armenia, 6 points to 0, and trail league leaders Bayer Leverkusen by 3 points. The result came after pre-match form of Loss, Win for AZ and Draw, Win, Loss, Loss, Loss for Ararat-Armenia.

The highest match rating was awarded to Weslley Patati at 9.3, with 2 goals and 1 assist listed in the ratings data. The event record separately credits Weslley Pinto Batista with AZ’s two goals.