Match report
AZ Alkmaar Defeats Fortuna Sittard 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash
AZ Alkmaar
2–0
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Apr 4, 2026
AZ Alkmaar dominated Fortuna Sittard in a 2-0 victory at the AFAS Stadion, solidifying their position in the Eredivisie. M. Meerdink and S. Mijnans scored in the early minutes, setting the tone for the match. Despite Fortuna's efforts, the visitors could not find the back of the net, leaving them frustrated as AZ extended their lead in the league.
Key Facts
- • AZ Alkmaar secured a 2-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.
- • M. Meerdink scored the opening goal in the 11th minute, assisted by I. Jensen.
- • S. Mijnans added the second goal in the 15th minute, assisted by D. Kasius.
- • Fortuna Sittard received three yellow cards, with I. Marquez, Y. Oukili, and L. Duijvestijn being cautioned.
- • A goal was disallowed for Fortuna Sittard due to offside in the 63rd minute.
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 41 Jeroen Zoet (G)
- 3 Wouter Goes (D)
- 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
- 23 Billy van Duijl (D)
- 30 Denso Kasius (M)
- 10 Sven Mijnans (M)
- 26 Kees Smit (M)
- 22 Elijah Dijkstra (M)
- 7 Weslley Patati (F)
- 35 Mexx Meerdink (F)
- 17 Isak Steiner Jensen (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Ayoub Oufkir
- 11 Ibrahim Sadiq
- 2 Seiya Maikuma
- 12 Hobie Verhulst
- 33 Matěj Šín
- 20 Kasper Boogaard
- 31 Daniel Deen
- 8 Jordy Clasie
- 9 Troy Parrott
- 15 Mateo Chávez
- 4 Maxim Dekker
- 34 Mees de Wit
Fortuna Sittard
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Luuk Koopmans (G)
- 21 Neraysho Kasanwirjo (D)
- 44 Iván Márquez (D)
- 4 Shawn Adewoye (D)
- 8 Jasper Dahlhaus (D)
- 23 Philip Brittijn (M)
- 5 Yassin Oukili (M)
- 18 Dimitris Limnios (M)
- 70 Lance Duijvestijn (M)
- 9 Kaj Sierhuis (M)
- 19 Paul Gladon (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Syb van Ottele
- 7 Kristoffer Peterson
- 36 Hasip Korkmazyürek
- 77 Luka Tunjić
- 25 Niels Martens
- 38 Tristan Schenkhuizen
- 48 Lars Van Parys
- 22 Samuel Bastien
- 45 Owen Johnson
Timeline
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11' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalM. Meerdink · Assist: I. Jensen
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15' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalS. Mijnans · Assist: D. Kasius
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45'+1 Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardI. Marquez
Roughing
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46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Marquez · On: S. van Ottele
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46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Sierhuis · On: K. Peterson
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54' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardY. Oukili
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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63' Fortuna Sittard Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideL. Duijvestijn
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69' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardL. Duijvestijn
Roughing
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71' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meerdink · On: T. Parrott
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72' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: Weslley Patati · On: J. Clasie
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75' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Limnios · On: L. Tunjic
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77' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Jensen · On: A. Oufkir
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77' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Dijkstra · On: Mees de Wit
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84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Brittijn · On: O. Johnson
Match Stats
| Stat | AZ Alkmaar | Fortuna Sittard |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 71% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corners | 10 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 437 | 359 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 1.92 | 0.40 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 366 | 255 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goals by M. Meerdink and S. Mijnans in the 11th and 15th minutes, respectively, set the pace and confidence for AZ Alkmaar, putting immediate pressure on Fortuna Sittard.
- ▸ Fortuna Sittard's inability to convert a clear chance in the 63rd minute, which was disallowed for offside, marked a significant turning point in their morale and momentum.