Match report

PEC Zwolle Defeats AZ Alkmaar 3-1 in Eredivisie

PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
3–1
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Jan 17, 2026

PEC Zwolle delivered an impressive performance to defeat AZ Alkmaar in their Eredivisie encounter, clinching a 3-1 victory. The match was marked by early dominance from PEC Zwolle with goals from Shoretire and McNulty setting the tone. Despite a late goal from Koopmeiners for AZ Alkmaar, PEC Zwolle maintained control to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • PEC Zwolle defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-1 in the Eredivisie.
  • • Shoretire scored twice for PEC Zwolle (7' and 90').
  • • Anselmo Garcia McNulty also found the net for PEC Zwolle at 26'.
  • • Koopmeiners managed a consolation goal for AZ Alkmaar at 74'.
  • • Y. Namli provided two assists.

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 T. de Graaff (G)
  • 6 T. Gooijer (D)
  • 28 S. Graves (D)
  • 4 A. Garcia MacNulty (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 25 T. Oosting (M)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 8 Z. Buurmeester (M)
  • 9 Y. Namli (F)
  • 10 K. Kostons (F)
  • 7 S. Shoretire (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Verduin
  • 48 L. Bakker
  • 3 O. Aertssen
  • 19 J. Faberski
  • 20 G. Reiziger
  • 22 K. de Rooij
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 34 N. Fichtinger
  • 35 J. Monteiro
  • 42 D. Ruward

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 41 J. Zoet
  • 4 M. Dekker
  • 11 I. Sadiq
  • 19 J. Hornkamp
  • 20 K. Boogaard
  • 22 E. Dijkstra
  • 27 R. Daal
  • 33 M. Sin
  • 43 W. Bouziane
  • 23 B. van Duijl

Timeline

  1. PEC Zwolle
    7' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Shoretire · Assist: Y. Namli
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    23' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Alexandre Penetra

    Foul

  3. PEC Zwolle
    26' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anselmo Garcia McNulty · Assist: Y. Namli
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    43' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mijnans · On: M. Sin
  5. PEC Zwolle
    46' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Buurmeester · On: Jamiro Monteiro
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Jensen · On: I. Sadiq
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    55' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    M. Chavez Garcia

    Foul

  8. PEC Zwolle
    63' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Simon Graves Jensen · On: Olivier Aertssen
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    67' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexandre Penetra · On: Jizz Hornkamp
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    67' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Chavez Garcia · On: E. Dijkstra
  11. PEC Zwolle
    71' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Namli · On: K. de Rooij
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    74' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Koopmeiners
  13. AZ Alkmaar
    82' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Weslley Patati · On: W. Bouziane
  14. PEC Zwolle
    90'+2 PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Oosting · On: N. Fichtinger
  15. PEC Zwolle
    90'+5 PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    S. Shoretire
  16. PEC Zwolle
    90' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Shoretire · Assist: Sherel Floranus

Match Stats

Stat PEC Zwolle AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 390 427
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.73 0.61
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 307 338
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early double by PEC Zwolle: Shoretire and McNulty scored in the first half, giving a commanding lead to their team.
  • ▸ Late comeback attempt: AZ Alkmaar's goal from Koopmeiners at 74' provided a spark of hope for them, but it was too little too late.