Valencia wrapped up their camp with a defeat against the Dutch national team in the Valencian sports city during a Qatar World Cup break friendly.
The Valencia squad said goodbye on Thursday to the set of warmups held against AZ Alkmaar, part of a preparatory stretch ahead of the upcoming season. Fans watched the live coverage of Valencia vs AZ in a match that offered a clear view of both teams’ approach as they tuned up for the rest of the year.
Gennaro Gattuso’s group faced an early challenge when the Dutch side opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Karlsson. The home side answered before halftime, sparked by a dangerous cross from Foulquier, which Ilaix Moriba converted with a composed finish to level the score. The moment underscored Valencia’s intent to remain competitive and to translate possession into threat in the final third.
Yet the visitors restored their advantage soon after the break, with Odgaard finding the net to push AZ ahead once more. In the 63rd minute Karlsson added a second, complicating Valencia’s plans and highlighting the need for adjustments as the friendly progressed. The match served as a telling benchmark for the team’s current form and remaining work before competitive fixtures resume.
The recap of Valencia vs. AZ, a friendly preparation for the 2022 World Cup break in Qatar: video, goals and statistics
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