2 – 3
“Ro-Zangelo Daal opens the scoring for AZ with a right-footed finish from the left side of the box after a foul by Dylan Vente set up the position for the free kick sequence.”
“Ringo Meerveld curls one in from outside the box to put Heerenveen 2-1 up, capping a fine first-half turnaround after going behind early.”
Pivotal“Mexx Meerdink levels for AZ with a left-footed strike from outside the box, just a minute after a flurry of substitutions reshaped both sides.”
Pivotal“Fresh off the bench, Ayoub Oufkir scores the winner with a left-footed finish from the center of the box after a quick AZ break, sealing the comeback.”
Pivotal
SC Heerenveen
AZ Alkmaar
Outstanding performance
AZ Alkmaar•AttackerHeerenveen looked to have turned an early setback into a platform for victory, hitting back through Nolhan Courtens and then taking the lead through Ringo Meerveld before half-time, but AZ's superior control eventually told. The visitors dominated the underlying numbers all game - 55% possession, 15 shots to 14, and a considerable edge in dangerous attacks (59 to 43) - and that pressure finally cracked the home side open in the final half hour. Mexx Meerdink's leveler on 69 minutes came moments after a triple substitution reshuffled Heerenveen's shape, and substitute Ayoub Oufkir needed just a minute on the pitch to net the winner on the break. It's a damaging result for Heerenveen, who led twice at home and still came away empty-handed, while AZ's resilience and squad depth off the bench underline why they remain firmly in the title conversation.
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Roberts Uldrikis from Heerenveen misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right. The attempt was assisted by Levi Smans with a cross after a corner.
Attempt saved. Vasilios Zagaritis from Heerenveen has a header from the right side of the six-yard box that is saved.
Sam Kersten from Heerenveen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ayoub Oufkir from AZ commits a foul.
Ayoub OufkirYellow CardAyoub Oufkir from AZ receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt saved. Roberts Uldrikis from Heerenveen has a header from the center of the box that is saved in the bottom left corner by Jari De Busser from AZ. The assist comes from Jacob Trenskow's cross.
Attempt blocked. Vasilios Zagaritis from Heerenveen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Heerenveen wins a corner after Dave Kwakman concedes.
Offside called against AZ. Mexx Meerdink is caught offside.
Substitution for Heerenveen: Hristiyan Petrov comes on for Nolhan Courtens.
Jacob Trenskow's left-footed shot from outside the box for Heerenveen is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Levi Smans.
Jacob Trenskow from Heerenveen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Mees de Wit from AZ commits a foul.
assist: Mexx Meerdink
Goal! AZ takes the lead 3-2 against Heerenveen as Ayoub Oufkir scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick break.
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Maas Willemsen from Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
Heerenveen is called offside as Jacob Trenskow is caught in an offside position.
Oliver Braude from Heerenveen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ commits a foul.
Attempt missed by Mexx Meerdink from AZ, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Vasilios Zagaritis of Heerenveen.
Seiya Maikuma from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Heerenveen: Levi Smans comes on for Dirk Proper due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay in the match at Heerenveen.
Offside called against AZ. Mexx Meerdink is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Bernt Klaverboer from Heerenveen saves it in the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Calvin Stengs.
assist: Valdemar Byskov
Goal! Mexx Meerdink scores for AZ with a left-footed shot from outside the box. The match is now 2-2 against Heerenveen.
Substitution for Heerenveen: Roberts Uldrikis comes on for Dylan Vente.
Substitution for Heerenveen: Luca Oyen comes on for Maxence Rivera.
Substitution for AZ: Seiya Maikuma comes on for Elijah Dijkstra.
Dylan Vente from Heerenveen misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Calvin Stengs from AZ has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Substitution for AZ: Valdemar Byskov comes on for Jordy Clasie.
Maxence Rivera from Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dave Kwakman of AZ.
AZ wins a corner after Dirk Proper concedes.
Attempt saved. Bernt Klaverboer (Heerenveen) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) in the bottom right corner.
Dirk Proper from Heerenveen commits a foul.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jordy Clasie from AZ has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Nolhan Courtens from Heerenveen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Wouter Goes of AZ.
Ro-Zangelo DaalYellow CardRo-Zangelo Daal from AZ receives a yellow card.
Attempt saved. Dave Kwakman from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Foul committed by Oliver Braude of Heerenveen.
Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Ringo Meerveld from Heerenveen commits a foul.
Dave Kwakman from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Calvin Stengs from AZ has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jordy Clasie.
Offside called against AZ. Peer Koopmeiners is caught offside.
AZ wins a corner after Maxence Rivera concedes.
Substitution for AZ: Calvin Stengs comes on for Weslley Patati.
The second half begins with Heerenveen leading AZ 2-1.
Substitution for AZ: Mees de Wit comes on for Mateo Chávez.
First half ends with Heerenveen leading AZ 2-1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Attempt missed. Mateo Chávez from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt saved. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Bernt Klaverboer from Heerenveen. Weslley Patati provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Dylan Vente's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Heerenveen is saved.
Handball by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
Corner awarded to AZ after Oliver Braude concedes.
Offside for AZ. Dave Kwakman is flagged for offside.
assist: Dirk Proper
Goal! Heerenveen 2, AZ 1. Ringo Meerveld scores for Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Jordy Clasie from AZ commits a foul.
Dirk Proper from Heerenveen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Weslley Patati from AZ commits a foul.
Vasilios Zagaritis from Heerenveen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nolhan CourtensYellow CardNolhan Courtens of Heerenveen receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Weslley Patati from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nolhan Courtens from Heerenveen commits a foul.
Heerenveen wins a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
Attempt missed. Lewis Schouten from AZ heads the ball from a challenging angle on the right.
Dirk Proper from Heerenveen commits a handball.
Weslley Patati from AZ has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
assist: Dylan Vente
Goal! The score is now 1-1 between Heerenveen and AZ. Nolhan Courtens scores for Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Oliver Braude's header from the center of the box is blocked. Heerenveen was assisted by Jacob Trenskow's cross.
Maas Willemsen from Heerenveen misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Heerenveen win a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Maas Willemsen of Heerenveen.
Attempt blocked. Dave Kwakman from AZ has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. Mateo Chávez provided the assist.
assist: Wouter Goes
Goal! AZ takes the lead 1-0 against Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box by Ro-Zangelo Daal.
Lewis Schouten from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dylan Vente commits a foul for Heerenveen.
Maxence Rivera's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Dirk Proper provided the assist.
Foul committed by Weslley Patati of AZ.
Maas Willemsen from Heerenveen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Heerenveen is awarded a corner after Wouter Goes concedes.
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ committed a foul.
Oliver Braude from Heerenveen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
