Late double delivers full points for Alkmaar against defiant Shels

Shels future in the competition now hangs by the narrowest of threads now needing to win both their remaining games, at home to Crystal Palace before travelling to high flying Celje who boast a 100% record so far.

FULL POINTS: AZ Alkmaar celebrate Mees de Wit’s goal. Picture: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Europa Conference League: AZ Alkmaar 2 (De Wit 70, Jensen 87) Shelbourne 0

Shelbourne put on yet another spirited show on the European stage, but were left with nothing to show for their endeavours at the AFAS Stadion as the home side eventually ran out 2-0 winners.