In the Conference League round of 16 - AZ downs Lazio team © Reuters

Roma's "Lazio" Conference League quarterfinals ran into trouble before the return leg.

In the first match at home, Maurizio Sarri's students recognized the advantage of Alkmaar AZ team with a score of 1:2.

In the 18th minute, "Lazio" took the lead after Pedro's goal.

However, in the 45th minute, Vangelis Pavlidis equalized the score, and in the 62nd minute, Miloš Kerkez's goal brought the important victory to the Dutch team.

AZ is having a successful season in the "Eredivisie" championship, currently occupying third place.