Match report

Waalwijk Stuns AZ Alkmaar with 3-1 Victory in Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
1–3
FT
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
May 15, 2022

Waalwijk stunned the football world with a remarkable 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in their Eredivisie clash, showcasing resilience and tactical mastery throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • F. Stokkers scored the first goal for Waalwijk at minute 18.
  • • D. de Wit equalized for AZ Alkmaar in injury time of the first half (45+2).
  • • J. Gaari restored Waalwijk's lead by scoring again at minute 64.
  • • R. Kuijpers sealed the victory with another goal for Waalwijk at minute 79.

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Vindahl (G)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 3 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 15 A. Witry (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 20 J. Clasie (M)
  • 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
  • 10 D. de Wit (F)
  • 18 H. Evjen (M)
  • 9 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 11 J. Karlsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Beukema
  • 24 T. Reijnders
  • 58 M. van Brederode
  • 7 Z. Aboukhlal
  • 2 Y. Sugawara
  • 26 M. Kerkez
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 8 K. Sowah
  • 14 P. Koopmeiners
  • 40 M. Dekker
  • 23 M. Taabouni
  • 34 Z. Buurmeester

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 15 L. Nieuwpoort (D)
  • 5 T. Lutonda (D)
  • 3 M. Meulensteen (M)
  • 4 S. Adewoye (D)
  • 6 V. Anita (M)
  • 10 R. van der Venne (M)
  • 22 S. Bakari (D)
  • 33 Y. Oukili (M)
  • 20 L. Daneels (F)
  • 9 F. Stokkers (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Gaari
  • 11 I. Bel Hassani
  • 17 R. Kuijpers
  • 34 L. Wouters
  • 26 S. Augustijns
  • 28 A. Büttner
  • 12 H. Mulder
  • 31 I. El Maach
  • 13 M. Spenkelink
  • 29 M. Kramer
  • 14 A. El Bouchataoui

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    18' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Stokkers · Assist: S. Bakari
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    45'+2 AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    D. de Wit · Assist: Jesper Karlsson
  3. Waalwijk
    46' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Meulensteen · On: J. Gaari
  4. Waalwijk
    60' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Daneels · On: Iliass Bel Hassani
  5. Waalwijk
    60' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. van der Venne · On: R. Kuijpers
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Witry · On: S. Beukema
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pantelis Hatzidiakos · On: T. Reijnders
  8. Waalwijk
    64' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gaari · Assist: F. Stokkers
  9. Waalwijk
    75' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thierry Lutonda · On: L. Wouters
  10. Waalwijk
    79' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kuijpers · Assist: S. Bakari
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: M. van Brederode
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Evjen · On: Z. Aboukhlal
  13. Waalwijk
    83' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Vurnon Anita · On: Sebbe Augustijns

Match Stats

Stat AZ Alkmaar Waalwijk
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 71%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 606 324
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 518 230
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Waalwijk took an early lead through F. Stokkers, setting a confident tone from the start.
  • ▸ Despite D. de Wit's equalizer for AZ Alkmaar just before halftime, Waalwijk maintained their momentum and scored two more goals in the second half.