AZ Alkmaar is fourth in the Dutch elite championship.
But he showed much more on Thursday night against Turkish Super League leaders Galatasaray.
AZ Alkmaar "destroyed" Galatasaray to take a big step towards the 1/8 finals in the Europa League, after a 4:1 victory.
Sven Mijnans scored in the 12th minute for 1:0, while eight minutes later, Roland Sallai equalized the score.
Troy Parrott restored the home team's lead, while the situation became more difficult for the Turkish team when Kaan Ayhan was sent off with a second yellow card in the 51st minute.
The Dutch took advantage of this, scoring with Jordy Clasie in the 58th minute and David Moller Wolfe in the 66th minute.
The return match is played in a week in Istanbul, but it will be very difficult for the Turkish team.
