It was obvious from the start that the Gers’ defence were going to be in for a busy night and this was underlined in dramatic fashion when AZ took ... goal gave Alkmaar a huge lift and sent the home ...

Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last-16 stage as Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar ... with the final being held at their home stadium, and face Roma in the last-16 stage.

Tottenham's Richarlison, centre, celebrates with teammates after the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Tottenham and AZ Alkmaar at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

AZ were one minute away from winning the cup and participating in the Europa League. However, the club from Alkmaar completely gave it away at De Kuip, due in large part to a strange handball by ...