FC Noah pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against Dutch giants AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-off. The Armenian champions defended heroically on February 20, 2026, to secure a famous victory. The only goal of the game came from a swift breakaway in the first half, with Noah's forward finishing coolly past the AZ goalkeeper. AZ Alkmaar dominated possession and created numerous chances but were repeatedly frustrated by a combination of last-ditch defending and poor finishing. This match result gives FC Noah a narrow but precious lead to defend in the second leg in the Netherlands.