Match report

AZ Alkmaar Draws with Excelsior, 1-1 in Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
1–1
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
Jan 21, 2026

In an exciting match between AZ Alkmaar and Excelsior, both teams showcased their resilience and skill to end up with a hard-fought draw in the Eredivisie. The game saw early substitutions from both sides as they tried to gain control of midfield. Despite intense play, it was T. Parrott who found the back of the net for AZ Alkmaar in the second half, shortly followed by M. Jonathans scoring an equalizer for Excelsior to secure a 1-1 draw.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Excelsior
  • • T. Parrott scored the opening goal for AZ Alkmaar at minute 65
  • • M. Jonathans equalized for Excelsior in the 81st minute
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams, including I. Jensen and E. Hansson
  • • Both sides received multiple yellow cards during the match

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 J. Zoet (G)
  • 22 E. Dijkstra (D)
  • 3 W. Goes (D)
  • 5 Penetra (D)
  • 34 M. de Wit (D)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 20 K. Boogaard (M)
  • 7 Weslley Patati (M)
  • 26 K. Smit (M)
  • 17 I. Jensen (M)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Chavez Garcia
  • 27 R. Daal
  • 4 M. Dekker
  • 19 J. Hornkamp
  • 2 S. Maikuma
  • 24 A. Oufkir
  • 56 R. Robbemond
  • 11 I. Sadiq
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 23 B. van Duijl
  • 33 M. Sin
  • 31 D. Deen

Excelsior

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 12 A. Zagre (D)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 14 L. Schouten (M)
  • 7 E. Hansson (M)
  • 33 J. Bergraaf (F)
  • 10 N. Naujoks (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 15 S. Janssen
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 6 A. Carlen
  • 20 L. Hartjes
  • 25 S. Middendorp
  • 18 C. Nadje
  • 26 M. Jonathans
  • 11 G. de Regt
  • 29 M. van Duinen

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Weslley Patati · On: I. Sadiq
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    63' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Jensen · On: R. Daal
  3. Excelsior
    64' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hansson · On: G. de Regt
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    65' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Parrott
  5. Excelsior
    67' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    G. de Regt

    Foul

  6. AZ Alkmaar
    76' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kasper Boogaard · On: M. Chavez Garcia
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    77' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    E. Dijkstra

    Foul

  8. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Bronkhorst · On: N. Martens
  9. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: M. Jonathans
  10. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bergraaf · On: M. van Duinen
  11. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jonathans · Assist: M. van Duinen
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    84' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mees de Wit · On: Jizz Hornkamp
  13. Excelsior
    84' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Schouten · On: Adam Carlén
  14. AZ Alkmaar
    86' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Chavez Garcia

    Argument

  15. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+3 AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    P. Koopmeiners

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AZ Alkmaar Excelsior
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 622 402
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.85 1.12
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 522 308
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted in favor of AZ Alkmaar when T. Parrott scored a crucial goal in the 65th minute, breaking the deadlock.
  • ▸ Excelsior responded with strong substitutions and equalized through M. Jonathans' goal in the 81st minute, ensuring the Eredivisie match ended in a draw.