What happened. Sunderland beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in their first European match in 53 years. Enzo Le Fee's 66th-minute penalty settled it after a dominant first half from the hosts.

AZ pushed after the break, with Kees Smit firing narrowly wide
Regis Le Bris made four changes from the Arsenal defeat
Sunderland next travel to Torreense in Europe next month

Sunderland return to Europa League action next month away to Torreense.

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