Match report

AZ Alkmaar Defeats Heerenveen 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
2–0
FT
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
May 22, 2022

AZ Alkmaar held off Heerenveen in an Eredivisie showdown, securing a 2–0 victory that solidified their position in the league standings. Goals from D. de Wit and Z. Aboukhlal were enough to maintain the lead against a valiant but ultimately ineffective defense by Heerenveen.

Key Facts

  • • AZ Alkmaar triumphs 2-0 over Heerenveen in Eredivisie.
  • • D. de Wit scores first goal at the 5th minute, assisted by J. Clasie.
  • • Z. Aboukhlal secures the win with a second goal at the 88th minute, also assisted by J. Clasie.
  • • AZ Alkmaar had three yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Vindahl (G)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 3 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 20 J. Clasie (M)
  • 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
  • 10 D. de Wit (M)
  • 18 H. Evjen (M)
  • 9 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 11 J. Karlsson (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 Y. Sugawara
  • 15 A. Witry
  • 7 Z. Aboukhlal
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 8 K. Sowah
  • 40 M. Dekker
  • 23 M. Taabouni
  • 58 M. van Brederode
  • 19 J. Duin
  • 24 T. Reijnders
  • 14 P. Koopmeiners
  • 34 Z. Buurmeester

Heerenveen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Mulder (G)
  • 5 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 4 S. van Beek (D)
  • 14 I. Drešević (D)
  • 13 R. Kaib (M)
  • 27 M. van Ewijk (M)
  • 33 T. Haye (M)
  • 26 A. Tahiri (M)
  • 10 T. Halilović (M)
  • 20 S. van Hooijdonk (F)
  • 9 A. Sarr (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 S. van Ottele
  • 11 A. Musaba
  • 17 R. Al Hajj
  • 16 A. van der Heide
  • 22 X. Mous
  • 18 H. Akujobi
  • 6 S. de Jong
  • 23 J. Bekkema
  • 34 T. Zaal
  • 7 F. Stevanović
  • 29 N. Madsen
  • 35 D. Nunumete

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    5' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    D. de Wit · Assist: J. Clasie
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    24' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    V. Pavlidis

    Foul

  3. AZ Alkmaar
    41' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kerkez

    Foul

  4. AZ Alkmaar
    45'+2 AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martins Indi

    Foul

  5. Heerenveen
    46' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibrahim Drešević · On: S. van Ottele
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pantelis Hatzidiakos · On: Y. Sugawara
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Evjen · On: A. Witry
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    87' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: Z. Aboukhlal
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    88' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Aboukhlal · Assist: J. Clasie
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    89' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Aboukhlal
  11. Heerenveen
    90' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Woudenberg · On: A. Musaba
  12. Heerenveen
    90' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tibor Halilović · On: R. Al Hajj

Match Stats

Stat AZ Alkmaar Heerenveen
Fouls 12 5
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 624 335
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 555 257
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. de Wit's early goal in the 5th minute set the tone for AZ Alkmaar, providing a crucial lead right from the start.
  • ▸ The second goal by Z. Aboukhlal with only two minutes left sealed the victory and dampened any hopes of a comeback by Heerenveen.