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Eredivisie: Ayoub Oufkir scores for AZ Alkmaar

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Eredivisie: Ayoub Oufkir scores for AZ Alkmaar

Morocco international Ayoub Oufkir scored in AZ Alkmaar's 4-3 win over Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie. His 61st-minute goal took his league tally to three this season, while AZ moved up to fifth place with 23 points, according to Yabiladi.

Morocco international Ayoub Oufkir scored in the 61st minute for AZ Alkmaar, who beat Groningen 4-3 on Sunday in the 12th round of the Eredivisie, according to Yabiladi. The winger reduced the deficit to 2-3 after a team move through the centre.

Oufkir now has three league goals this season and six in all competitions. AZ Alkmaar moved up to fifth place in the Dutch league with 23 points, after further goals from Mexx Meerdink, who scored twice, and Mateo Chávez.

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