Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar Highlights - September 06, 2026

AZ Alkmaar beat Heerenveen 3-2 in Eredivisie on September 06, 2026. The match was played at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Nolhan Courtens (21'), Ringo Meerveld (30') scored for Heerenveen. Ro-Zangelo Daal (7'), Mexx Meerdink (69'), Ayoub Oufkir (83') scored for AZ Alkmaar.

At kick-off Heerenveen stood in position 12 with 5 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

AZ Alkmaar went into the game in position 1, on 15 points. They had won 5, drawn 0 and lost 0 in their previous five.

That run had left AZ Alkmaar 5 games without defeat.

A block denied Maxence Rivera on 5 minutes. Soon after, Dave Kwakman saw a shot blocked (7').

Ro-Zangelo Daal scored for AZ Alkmaar on 7 minutes after a pass from Wouter Goes. A block denied Oliver Braude on 20 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Dylan Vente picked out Nolhan Courtens, who scored for Heerenveen (21').

The referee cautioned Nolhan Courtens of Heerenveen on 28 minutes.

Moments later, Ringo Meerveld scored for Heerenveen on 30 minutes after a pass from Dirk Proper.

Dylan Vente forced a save for Heerenveen on 40 minutes. Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Peer Koopmeiners’s effort (41').

After the break, Calvin Stengs saw a shot blocked (48'). Dave Kwakman tested the goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar (53').

Shortly afterwards, Ro-Zangelo Daal was booked for AZ Alkmaar (54'). A block denied Jordy Clasie on 56 minutes.

Moments later, Peer Koopmeiners forced a save for AZ Alkmaar on 61 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Calvin Stengs’s effort (65').

Soon after, Dylan Vente shot wide for Heerenveen on 66 minutes. Valdemar Byskov picked out Mexx Meerdink, who scored for AZ Alkmaar (69').

Shortly afterwards, Mexx Meerdink tested the goalkeeper for AZ Alkmaar (70'). Ayoub Oufkir scored for AZ Alkmaar on 83 minutes after a pass from Mexx Meerdink.

Ayoub Oufkir was booked for AZ Alkmaar (90'+1'). Substitutions: Heerenveen 4, AZ Alkmaar 5.

AZ Alkmaar controlled 54.7% of possession. Heerenveen had 14 shots with 5 on target, while AZ Alkmaar had 15 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Heerenveen 5, AZ Alkmaar 3. Corners: Heerenveen 4, AZ Alkmaar 3.

AZ Alkmaar completed the most passes, 508 in total at 87.4% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.