Peer Koopmeiners reflects on sibling clash and criticises his role in Juventus goal

Peer Koopmeiners criticised his own role in AZ's 0-2 defeat to Juventus, where his brother Teun scored the opener.

AZ midfielder Peer Koopmeiners faced his older brother Teun in a Europa League clash at the AFAS Stadion, but the Dutch side fell to a 2-0 defeat. Teun opened the scoring for Juventus, with Randal Kolo Muani adding the second.

Peer was self-critical after the match, particularly regarding the second goal. He acknowledged that he may have put teammate Mees de Wit in an awkward position by asking him to solve the situation with the ball, leading to possession loss and Kolo Muani's finish. "Juventus has been at goal three times and twice they finish well," Peer reflected. He felt AZ matched Juventus in parts but lacked their physical intensity in the first half and maturity overall.

Despite the disappointment, Peer said he expects to look back on the special occasion of facing his brother with pride once time passes, though he remains frustrated by the result.