AZ and Twente win but Ajax lose in Split

AZ and FC Twente secured victories in their European matches on Thursday night, while NEC drew at home and Ajax suffered a loss in Croatia. AZ triumphed over Israeli champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva 2-1 in the Europa League, with the match broadcast by NOS. Away supporters were prohibited from the game. Approximately 30 pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets for a peaceful protest, according to NH Nieuws.

Ajax's Conference League campaign commenced with a 2-1 defeat in Croatia, interrupted by fireworks set off by local fans. Croatian police arrested 57 individuals the preceding night due to clashes between Ajax and Hajduk supporters. Twente emerged victorious in their introduction to the Conference League, defeating Swiss champions FC Thun 1-0, while NEC drew 1-1 with Levski Sofia in their inaugural European home fixture since 2009.

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