Match report

Excelsior Stuns AZ Alkmaar 4-2 in Eredivisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
4–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
May 15, 2019

Excelsior stuns AZ Alkmaar with a convincing 4-2 win in the Eredivisie. Goals from Fortes, an own goal, a penalty by Bruins, and Omarsson's strike powered the home side to victory. Despite a brief comeback from Koopmeiners and Johnsen for AZ Alkmaar, Excelsior held on for a memorable win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Excelsior 4–2 AZ Alkmaar
  • • Goals: J. Fortes (22'), R. van Rhijn (OG 51'), L. Bruins (pen 60'), E. Ómarsson (66') for Excelsior; T. Koopmeiners (30'), B. Johnsen (70') for AZ Alkmaar
  • • Yellow cards: J. Mattheij (Excelsior), A. Gudmundsson (AZ Alkmaar)
  • • Substitutions: S. Wuytens for R. van Rhijn (AZ), A. Messaoud for D. Eckert Ayensa (Excelsior), B. Johnsen for A. Gudmundsson (AZ), J. Schouten for M. Edwards (Excelsior), F. Midtsjø for K. Goudmijn (AZ), Robin van der Meer for E. Ómarsson (Excelsior)

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Damen (G)
  • 15 J. Mattheij (D)
  • 3 H. Matthys (D)
  • 2 S. Horemans (D)
  • 4 T. Oude Kotte (D)
  • 10 L. Bruins (F)
  • 22 Jeffry Fortes (F)
  • 14 A. Messaoud (M)
  • 6 J. Schouten (M)
  • 21 D. Haspolat (M)
  • 9 E. Ómarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Eckert
  • 18 M. Edwards
  • 5 R. van der Meer
  • 23 M. de Fockert
  • 7 A. Hadouir
  • 19 M. Anderson
  • 20 S. Stevens

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bizot (G)
  • 4 R. Vlaar (D)
  • 30 S. Wuytens (D)
  • 2 J. Svensson (D)
  • 15 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
  • 20 M. Seuntjens (F)
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 28 A. Gudmundsson (F)
  • 11 O. Idrissi (F)
  • 7 C. Stengs (M)

Substitutes

  • 34 R. van Rhijn
  • 9 B. Johnsen
  • 44 K. Goudmijn
  • 26 A. Maher
  • 25 J. Schendelaar
  • 21 M. Boadu
  • 23 L. Bergsma
  • 22 P. Velthuizen
  • 12 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 17 J. Helmer
  • 5 T. Ouwejan

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    22' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Fortes
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    30' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Koopmeiners
  3. Excelsior
    41' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mattheij
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Wuytens · On: R. van Rhijn
  5. Excelsior
    51' Excelsior Goal · Own Goal
    R. van Rhijn
  6. Excelsior
    57' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Messaoud · On: D. Eckert Ayensa
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    59' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gudmundsson
  8. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior Goal · Penalty
    L. Bruins
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    64' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: B. Johnsen
  10. Excelsior
    65' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schouten · On: M. Edwards
  11. Excelsior
    66' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ómarsson · Assist: L. Bruins
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    70' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Johnsen · Assist: C. Stengs
  13. AZ Alkmaar
    81' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Midtsjø · On: K. Goudmijn
  14. Excelsior
    83' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ómarsson · On: Robin van der Meer

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 19
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 408 492
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 323 407
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Excelsior took the lead through Fortes early, but AZ Alkmaar quickly equalized via Koopmeiners, setting the stage for a tight match.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the second half when Excelsior scored three goals in quick succession—an own goal, a penalty by Bruins, and Omarsson's strike—securing their dominant position in the game.