“Troy Parrott gives AZ the perfect start with a close-range left-footed finish after Mees de Wit's assist”
Pivotal“Sven Mijnans doubles AZ's lead just before halftime with a clinical left-footed shot into the left corner, assisted by Troy Parrott's through ball”
Pivotal“Mees de Wit extends AZ's dominance with the third goal, putting the match beyond doubt”
“Isak Jensen caps off the rout with a spectacular right-footed free-kick into the top right corner”
AZ
Heracles Almelo
Outstanding performance
AZ•AttackerAZ delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Heracles Almelo at home, establishing control early and never looking back. Troy Parrott opened the scoring within five minutes from close range after Mees de Wit's assist, setting the tone for a dominant display. The Irish striker then turned provider before halftime, threading a perfect through ball for Sven Mijnans to double the lead with a precise left-footed finish into the left corner. The second half saw AZ continue their relentless pressure, with Mees de Wit extending the advantage to 3-0 before substitute Isak Jensen capped off the rout with a spectacular free-kick into the top corner. This emphatic win strengthens AZ's position in the Eredivisie table and demonstrates their attacking prowess, while Heracles will need to regroup quickly after this heavy defeat exposed their defensive frailties.
How entertaining was this match?
Missed opportunity! Sven Mijnans from AZ took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Goal! AZ leads 4-0 against Heracles Almelo. Isak Jensen scores for AZ with a right-footed shot from a free kick that finds the top right corner.
Damon MiraniYellow CardDamon Mirani of Heracles Almelo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Damon MiraniYellow CardDamon Mirani of Heracles Almelo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Damon Mirani from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Denso Kasius from AZ attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right after a quick counterattack.
Kasper Boogaard from AZ committed a foul.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Substitution for AZ: Kasper Boogaard comes on to replace Peer Koopmeiners.
VAR Update: Goal confirmed for AZ, making it 3-0 against Heracles Almelo - Scorer: Isak Jensen.
VAR Update: Goal confirmed for AZ, making it 3-0 against Heracles Almelo, scored by Isak Jensen.
assist: Troy Parrott
Offside call against AZ. Troy Parrott has been caught in an offside position.
Wouter Goes from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Offside call against AZ. Isak Jensen has been caught offside.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Thomas Bruns comes on to replace Jan Zamburek.
Sem SchepermanYellow CardSem Scheperman of Heracles Almelo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Sven Mijnans from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after a play by Troy Parrott results in a defensive error.
Another offensive effort underway. Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Jan Zamburek from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Wouter Goes from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tristan van Gilst from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Jan Zamburek of Heracles Almelo attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar.
Another offensive push underway. Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Hobie Verhulst makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Tristan van Gilst of AZ.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Wouter Goes from AZ committed a foul.
Corner awarded to AZ after Damon Mirani allowed the ball to go out.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kees Smit from AZ committed a foul.
Substitution for AZ: Denso Kasius comes on to replace Elijah Dijkstra.
Substitution for AZ: Ibrahim Sadiq comes on to replace Weslley Patati.
Kees Smit from AZ has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Wouter Goes from AZ committed a foul.
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lequincio Zeefuik of Heracles Almelo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Weslley Patati from AZ has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Tristan van Gilst replaces Naci Ünüvar.
Missed opportunity! Sven Mijnans from AZ had a close-range header that went wide. The assist came from Peer Koopmeiners, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to AZ after a deflection off Remko Pasveer.
Another offensive push. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Remko Pasveer from Heracles Almelo makes a great save in the top left corner. The assist came from Kees Smit.
Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Weslley Patati from AZ committed a foul.
Corner awarded to AZ after Alec Van Hoorenbeeck allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to AZ after a play that resulted in Remko Pasveer giving up the ball.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards out. The attempt is expertly stopped in the left corner by Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo, with Weslley Patati providing the assist.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo commits a handball.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo commits a handball.
Offside call against AZ. Sven Mijnans is caught in an offside position.
Weslley Patati from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Sem Scheperman comes on to replace Rhys Bozinovski.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Mimeirhel Benita comes on to replace Jannes Wieckhoff.
The second half is underway with the score at AZ 2, Heracles Almelo 0.
The first half has concluded with a score of AZ 2, Heracles Almelo 0.
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Erik Ahlstrand from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Sven Mijnans from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jan Zamburek from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Rhys Bozinovski from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Rhys Bozinovski from Heracles Almelo was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Hobie Verhulst, who makes a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Rhys Bozinovski of AZ.
assist: Troy Parrott
Goal! AZ leads 2-0 against Heracles Almelo. Sven Mijnans scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the left corner. The assist comes from Troy Parrott, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Jannes WieckhoffYellow CardJannes Wieckhoff from Heracles Almelo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Isak Jensen from AZ was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Jannes Wieckhoff from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Offside call against AZ. Troy Parrott has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Troy Parrott committed a foul against AZ.
Damon Mirani from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to AZ after Damon Mirani allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to AZ after Alec Van Hoorenbeeck allowed the ball to go out.
Isak Jensen from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jannes Wieckhoff from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Troy Parrott from AZ attempts a header from the middle of the box. However, Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo makes a brilliant save, denying the effort at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Elijah Dijkstra, who delivered a well-placed cross.
Corner awarded to AZ after a foul by Jannes Wieckhoff.
Substitution for AZ: Isak Jensen comes on to replace Ro-Zangelo Daal, who has sustained an injury.
Wouter Goes from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ.
The attempt is thwarted. Billy van Duijl from AZ takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after Billy van Duijl allowed it to go out.
A shot is deflected. Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo attempted a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Lequincio Zeefuik, who provided a header.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed - AZ maintains a 1-0 lead over Heracles Almelo.
VAR Review: Goal by Jannes Wieckhoff for Heracles Almelo under scrutiny.
Goal! The score is now AZ 1, Heracles Almelo 1. Jannes Wieckhoff from Heracles Almelo scored with a header from the middle of the box into the center of the net. The assist came from Ajdin Hrustic, who delivered a precise cross.
Jannes Wieckhoff from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ committed a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Erik Ahlstrand from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Troy Parrott of AZ had a header from within the six-yard box on the left side, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Weslley Patati.
Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Weslley Patati from AZ committed a foul.
Weslley Patati from AZ earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after Peer Koopmeiners allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - AZ.
assist: Mees de Wit
Goal! AZ takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Heracles Almelo. Troy Parrott found the back of the net with a left-footed shot from close range, right in front of the goal. The assist came from Mees de Wit.
Kees Smit from AZ has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
The opening half begins...
