Match report
AZ Alkmaar and Utrecht Draw 3-3 in Eredivisie Thriller
AZ Alkmaar
3–3
FT
Utrecht
May 19, 2024
AZ Alkmaar started strong with three quick goals from Mees de Wit, R. van Bommel, and V. Pavlidis in the first half, but Utrecht staged a remarkable comeback to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw. The match was filled with key moments including AZ’s red card for D. de Wit and late strikes by O. Boussaid, S. Lammers, and V. Jensen for Utrecht.
Key Facts
- • AZ Alkmaar: 3 goals (Mees de Wit, R. van Bommel, V. Pavlidis)
- • Utrecht: 3 goals (O. Boussaid, S. Lammers, V. Jensen)
- • D. de Wit sent off for AZ Alkmaar after a card upgrade
- • Final score: AZ Alkmaar 3–3 Utrecht
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Ryan (G)
- 2 Y. Sugawara (D)
- 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
- 25 R. Bazoer (D)
- 34 M. de Wit (D)
- 10 D. de Wit (M)
- 8 J. Clasie (M)
- 16 S. Mijnans (M)
- 11 I. Sadiq (F)
- 9 V. Pavlidis (F)
- 7 R. van Bommel (F)
Substitutes
- 30 D. Kasius
- 18 D. Møller Wolfe
- 21 E. Poku
- 4 B. Martins Indi
- 6 Tiago Dantas
- 44 D. Kwakman
- 28 L. Zeefuik
- 20 R. Owusu-Oduro
- 3 W. Goes
- 12 H. Verhulst
- 22 M. Dekker
- 19 M. van Brederode
Utrecht
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 V. Barkas (G)
- 5 H. ter Avest (D)
- 34 R. Flamingo (D)
- 2 M. van der Maarel (D)
- 16 S. El Karouani (D)
- 6 C. Bozdoğan (M)
- 14 Zidane Iqbal (M)
- 10 T. Booth (M)
- 18 J. Toornstra (M)
- 26 O. Boussaid (M)
- 9 S. Lammers (F)
Substitutes
- 17 J. Okkels
- 23 N. Vesterlund
- 7 V. Jensen
- 11 M. Azarkan
- 8 O. Fraulo
- 44 J. Mukeh
- 32 T. Nijhuis
- 3 M. van der Hoorn
- 31 M. Branderhorst
- 45 N. Held
- 37 I. Lidberg
- 77 O. Romeny
Timeline
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15' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalMees de Wit
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16' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalR. van Bommel · Assist: V. Pavlidis
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37' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalV. Pavlidis · Assist: Y. Sugawara
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38' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardV. Pavlidis
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51' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardI. Sadiq
Foul
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55' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalO. Boussaid
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59' AZ Alkmaar Var · Card upgradeD. de Wit
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60' AZ Alkmaar Card · Red CardD. de Wit
Foul
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64' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: R. van Bommel · On: D. Kasius
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65' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: Mees de Wit · On: D. M. Wolfe
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65' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: M. van der Maarel · On: J. Okkels
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71' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalS. Lammers · Assist: S. El Karouani
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72' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: H. ter Avest · On: Niklas Vesterlund
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72' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Boussaid · On: V. Jensen
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72' Utrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Booth · On: M. Azarkan
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77' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Pavlidis · On: E. Poku
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77' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Bazoer · On: B. Martins Indi
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79' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Clasie · On: T. Dantas
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81' Utrecht Goal · Normal GoalV. Jensen · Assist: J. Okkels
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90'+1 Utrecht subst · Substitution 5Off: Z. Iqbal · On: O. Fraulo
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 21 |
| Corners | 3 | 14 |
| Total Passes | 316 | 517 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 11 |
| xG | 0.65 | 2.75 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 219 | 443 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 18 |
| Saves | 8 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ AZ Alkmaar's early lead through goals in the first half (15', 16', and 37' minutes) gave them a commanding start.
- ▸ The red card for D. de Wit turned the momentum towards Utrecht, allowing them to score three unanswered goals and level the match with strikes by O. Boussaid, S. Lammers, and V. Jensen.