Match report
AZ Alkmaar Defeats Heerenveen 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash
AZ Alkmaar
4–1
FT
Heerenveen
May 22, 2025
AZ Alkmaar emphatically defeated Heerenveen with a convincing 4-1 victory in their Eredivisie clash on May 22, 2025. M. Meerdink was the standout player for AZ, scoring three goals and setting up another before being substituted. Alexandre Penetra added to AZ's tally late in the game, while I. Nicolaescu managed a consolation goal for Heerenveen.
Key Facts
- • M. Meerdink scored three goals and set up another for Alexandre Penetra.
- • S. Mijnans provided two assists to AZ Alkmaar.
- • I. Nicolaescu netted a consolation goal for Heerenveen in the 74th minute.
- • AZ Alkmaar had an early yellow card for P. Koopmeiners at the 18th minute.
- • Heerenveen made multiple substitutions to try and turn the game around.
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
- 16 S. Maikuma (D)
- 3 W. Goes (D)
- 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
- 18 D. Møller Wolfe (D)
- 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
- 26 K. Smit (M)
- 21 E. Poku (M)
- 10 S. Mijnans (M)
- 7 R. van Bommel (M)
- 35 M. Meerdink (F)
Substitutes
- 22 M. Dekker
- 30 D. Kasius
- 11 I. Sadiq
- 8 J. Clasie
- 9 T. Parrott
- 24 L. Schouten
- 41 J. Zoet
- 34 M. de Wit
- 28 Z. Buurmeester
- 23 M. Lahdo
- 27 R. Daal
- 12 H. Verhulst
Heerenveen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 M. van der Hart (G)
- 45 O. Braude (D)
- 17 N. Hopland (D)
- 28 H. Petrov (D)
- 11 M. Köhlert (D)
- 16 M. Linday (M)
- 8 L. Brouwers (M)
- 20 J. Trenskow (M)
- 14 L. Smans (M)
- 50 E. Gürbüz (M)
- 24 M. Luković (F)
Substitutes
- 18 I. Nicolăescu
- 26 D. Rallis
- 15 Hussein Ali
- 32 R. Bouw
- 22 B. Klaverboer
- 7 C. Nunnely
- 23 J. Bekkema
- 4 S. Kersten
- 2 D. Hall
- 6 A. Condé
- 21 E. van Ee
Timeline
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3' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Meerdink · Assist: S. Mijnans
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18' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardP. Koopmeiners
Foul
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21' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Meerdink · Assist: D. M. Wolfe
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45' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Meerdink · Assist: S. Maikuma
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46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: Wouter Goes · On: M. Dekker
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61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Maikuma · On: D. Kasius
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61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Meerdink · On: I. Sadiq
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66' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalAlexandre Penetra · Assist: S. Mijnans
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69' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Lukovic · On: I. Nicolaescu
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69' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2Off: Jacob Trenskow · On: D. Rallis
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69' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Hopland · On: Hussein Ali
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72' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: Kees Smit · On: J. Clasie
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74' Heerenveen Goal · Normal GoalI. Nicolaescu · Assist: M. Köhlert
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76' Heerenveen Card · Yellow CardM. Köhlert
Foul
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77' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Köhlert · On: R. Bouw
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79' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5Off: R. van Bommel · On: T. Parrott
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83' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 5Off: Mickey van der Hart · On: B. Klaverboer
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90' Heerenveen Card · Yellow CardOliver Braude
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | Heerenveen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 420 | 555 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 3.16 | 0.57 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 336 | 468 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Meerdink's quick-fire goals in the early stages (3rd, 21st, and 45th minutes) set AZ Alkmaar on course for victory.
- ▸ Despite a late goal by I. Nicolaescu for Heerenveen at the 74th minute, Alexandre Penetra sealed the match with an additional goal in the 66th minute.