AZ Alkmaar trailed before winning 3-2 at Heerenveen's expense in the Dutch Eredivisie.
R. Daal put AZ Alkmaar ahead on 7 minutes, from an assist by W. Goes. N. Courtens equalised on 21 minutes, set up by D. Vente. R. Meerveld restored the lead for Heerenveen on 30 minutes, after D. Proper supplied the pass. M. Meerdink drew AZ Alkmaar level on 69 minutes, with V. Byskov providing the assist. A. Oufkir edged AZ Alkmaar ahead on 83 minutes, from an assist by Meerdink.
AZ Alkmaar had 15 shots to the home side's 9, 63% of the 24 attempts in the match. AZ Alkmaar had 3 off target and 4 blocked, the home side 2 off target and 4 blocked. The visitors had 8 attempts from inside the box, to Heerenveen's 6. That left 7 from outside the area for AZ Alkmaar, and 3 for Heerenveen.
The visitors put 8 on target to Heerenveen's 3, an on-target rate of 53% against 33%. Heerenveen scored with two of their three on target. AZ Alkmaar scored with three of their eight on target.
Courtens was booked for Heerenveen on 28 minutes. Daal was booked for AZ Alkmaar on 54 minutes. Oufkir was booked for AZ Alkmaar on 90+1 minutes.
Heerenveen led 2-1 at half time. The second half produced two goals.
Heerenveen are twelfth on five points from five matches. Their record reads 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with a goal difference of -2. AZ Alkmaar are first on 15 points from five matches. Their record reads 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, with a goal difference of +11.
The match was played on matchday 5. Jeroen Manschot, Netherlands refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Heerenveen 2-3 AZ Alkmaar
- Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
- Date: 6 September 2026
- Referee: Jeroen Manschot, Netherlands
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Heerenveen | AZ Alkmaar |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box | 6 | 8 |
| Shots outside the box | 3 | 7 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 3 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 3 | 5 |
| Attacks | 83 | 91 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 34 | 59 |
| On Target | 2 | 8 |
| Off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Passes Total | 394 | 498 |
| Passes Accurate | 324 | 438 |
