Match report
AZ Alkmaar Defeats Vitesse 6-1 in Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
6–1
FT
Vitesse
May 29, 2022
AZ Alkmaar secured their dominance over Vitesse in the Eredivisie by defeating them 6–1. The match, held on May 29, 2022, saw AZ Alkmaar take an early lead with goals from Pavlidis and Reijnders before halftime. Jesper Karlsson and others made crucial contributions to extend their lead. Vitesse managed a consolation goal through Bazoer late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Final score: AZ Alkmaar 6–1 Vitesse
- • AZ Alkmaar goals by V. Pavlidis (3'), T. Reijnders (2x, 52', 75'), D. de Wit (41'), Jesper Karlsson (89')
- • Vitesse goal: R. Bazoer (78')
- • Yellow cards for AZ Alkmaar's H. Evjen and Vitesse's Sondre Tronstad
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
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)
- 10 D. de Wit (M)
- 18 H. Evjen (F)
- 24 T. Reijnders (M)
- 9 V. Pavlidis (F)
- 11 J. Karlsson (F)
Substitutes
- 14 P. Koopmeiners
- 7 Z. Aboukhlal
- 2 Y. Sugawara
- 34 Z. Buurmeester
- 40 M. Dekker
- 58 M. van Brederode
- 19 J. Duin
- 8 K. Sowah
- 15 A. Witry
- 12 H. Verhulst
- 54 S. Westerveld
- 17 Y. Barası
Vitesse
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 24 J. Houwen (G)
- 3 D. Doekhi (D)
- 27 R. Yapi (D)
- 42 M. Manhoef (D)
- 39 E. Cornelisse (D)
- 21 M. Bero (M)
- 10 R. Bazoer (D)
- 8 S. Tronstad (M)
- 36 P. Vroegh (M)
- 7 L. Openda (F)
- 29 T. Buitink (F)
Substitutes
- 11 N. Frederiksen
- 22 T. Domgjoni
- 40 D. Huisman
- 9 A. Grbić
- 55 M. Steffen
- 1 M. Schubert
- 54 G. de Regt
- 52 G. van Zwam
- 23 E. Verstappen
- 50 M. Jonathans
Timeline
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3' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalV. Pavlidis · Assist: J. Clasie -
8' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardH. EvjenFoul
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13' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalT. Reijnders · Assist: J. Clasie -
29' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardM. BeroFoul
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41' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalD. de Wit · Assist: M. Kerkez -
46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Yapi · On: N. Frederiksen -
46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Vroegh · On: T. Domgjoni -
46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Cornelisse · On: Daan Huisman -
52' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalT. Reijnders · Assist: Jesper Karlsson -
56' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Buitink · On: A. Grbic -
67' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Pavlidis · On: Z. Aboukhlal -
69' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardSondre TronstadArgument
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75' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalJesper Karlsson -
78' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalR. Bazoer -
81' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: Pantelis Hatzidiakos · On: Y. Sugawara -
83' Vitesse subst · Substitution 5Off: Sondre Tronstad · On: Marcus Steffen -
89' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalJesper Karlsson -
90' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kerkez · On: Z. Buurmeester -
90' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Evjen · On: M. Dekker
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | Vitesse |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 70% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 14 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 392 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 14 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 319 | 240 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AZ Alkmaar took a strong lead with early goals by Pavlidis and Reijnders, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
- ▸ The substitution of Jesper Karlsson in the second half proved key as he scored two late goals to seal AZ's victory.