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El Kaabi scores in Olympiacos friendly, but AZ Alkmaar stages comeback win
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El Kaabi scores in Olympiacos friendly, but AZ Alkmaar stages comeback win

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Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Moroccan forward Ayoub El Kaabi scored for Olympiacos in a friendly match against AZ Alkmaar.
  • AZ Alkmaar ultimately won the match 3-2, coming back in the second half after Olympiacos had led 2-0.
  • El Kaabi opened the scoring in the 25th minute, with David Carmo adding a second goal before halftime.

Moroccan international striker Ayoub El Kaabi continued his impressive scoring form for Greek club Olympiacos, netting a goal in their friendly match against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The encounter, part of both teams' preparations for the new season, concluded with AZ Alkmaar securing a 3-2 victory.

El Kaabi showcased his predatory instincts by opening the scoring in the 25th minute, capitalizing on a well-created chance within the penalty area. His goal was followed by another from teammate David Carmo shortly before the halftime whistle, giving Olympiacos a seemingly comfortable 2-0 lead.

However, the dynamic of the match shifted significantly after the break. Olympiacos's coach opted to rotate the squad and substituted El Kaabi immediately after halftime, bringing on Iranian international Mehdi Taremi. This change allowed AZ Alkmaar to regroup, reorganize their tactics, and mount a successful comeback to win the friendly 3-2.

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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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