Match report

AZ Alkmaar Defeats FC Volendam 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
1–0
FT
FC Volendam
FC Volendam
Jan 10, 2026

AZ Alkmaar held off FC Volendam in an Eredivisie showdown at their home ground, securing a crucial 1-0 victory. The game's lone goal came from S. Mijnans early in the match, providing AZ with just enough of an edge to claim three points and maintain their strong position within the competition.

Key Facts

  • • AZ Alkmaar triumphed 1-0 over FC Volendam.
  • • S. Mijnans scored AZ's only goal in the 9th minute, opening the scoring early on.
  • • Robin van Cruijsen received a yellow card for FC Volendam at half-time due to foul play.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half.

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
  • 34 M. de Wit (D)
  • 3 W. Goes (D)
  • 5 Penetra (D)
  • 15 M. Chavez Garcia (D)
  • 10 S. Mijnans (M)
  • 26 K. Smit (M)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 7 Weslley Patati (F)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)
  • 17 I. Jensen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 21 D. Kwakman
  • 41 J. Zoet
  • 22 E. Dijkstra
  • 23 B. van Duijl
  • 4 M. Dekker
  • 24 A. Oufkir
  • 11 I. Sadiq
  • 27 R. Daal
  • 19 J. Hornkamp
  • 33 M. Sin
  • 2 S. Maikuma

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 5 P. Ugwu (D)
  • 3 M. Amevor (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 8 G. Yah (M)
  • 4 X. Mbuyamba (M)
  • 18 N. Bukala (M)
  • 40 R. van Cruijsen
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)
  • 11 A. Oehlers (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Steur
  • 22 D. Vlak
  • 2 D. Payne
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 7 O. Kokcu
  • 10 B. Kuwas
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 17 J. Ideho
  • 21 R. Muhren
  • 39 J. Tielemans

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    9' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mijnans
  2. FC Volendam
    45'+2 FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    Robin van Cruijsen

    Foul

  3. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Veerman · On: R. Muhren
  4. FC Volendam
    59' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Oehlers · On: B. Kuwas
  5. FC Volendam
    59' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Yah · On: J. Ideho
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    68' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Weslley Patati · On: A. Oufkir
  7. FC Volendam
    68' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: O. Kokcu
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    78' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Jensen · On: R. Daal
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    79' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Parrott · On: Jizz Hornkamp
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    79' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Chavez Garcia · On: S. Maikuma
  11. FC Volendam
    84' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: X. Mbuyamba · On: J. Tielemans

Match Stats

Stat AZ Alkmaar FC Volendam
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 434 449
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.39 0.48
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 355 367
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AZ Alkmaar's early goal by S. Mijnans in the 9th minute shifted momentum in their favor, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ FC Volendam struggled to find an equalizer despite multiple substitutions, including Weslley Patati coming on for AZ and X. Mbuyamba for FC Volendam.