AZ Alkmaar defeats Waalwijk in a dominant performance
Waalwijk, Netherlands – AZ Alkmaar claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over RKC Waalwijk in the fourth round of the Dutch Eredivisie. The visitors dominated the match from the outset and converted their superiority into goals through Rezan van Bommel (twice) and Myron Meerdink.
The game began with Waalwijk struggling to keep pace with the league leaders. AZ Alkmaar created the first chances and gradually took control of the ball. In the 31st minute, Rezan van Bommel opened the scoring, capitalizing on a pass from Ibrahim Sadiq. Just five minutes later, Van Bommel doubled the lead after a precise assist from Jordy Clasie.
Waalwijk attempted to respond but faced a resolute AZ Alkmaar defense. The home side was hampered by yellow cards, with five players receiving cautions. In the 73rd minute, central defender Maarten Kramer was sent off for a second yellow card, leaving his team with a numerical disadvantage.
In the second half, AZ Alkmaar continued to dictate the game and had numerous opportunities to extend their lead. Finally, in the 87th minute, they added a third goal. Young Meerdink received a pass from Dante Kasius and finished with aplomb to seal the victory.
AZ Alkmaar maintains their lead in the Eredivisie with a perfect record of four wins in four games. Meanwhile, Waalwijk remains winless and sits at the bottom of the table.
Match Statistics:
* Possession: Waalwijk 40%, AZ Alkmaar 60%
* Shots: Waalwijk 4 (1 on target, 1 off target), AZ Alkmaar 20 (7 on target, 11 off target)
* Corners: Waalwijk 3, AZ Alkmaar 10
* Fouls: Waalwijk 8, AZ Alkmaar 13
* Yellow cards: Waalwijk 5, AZ Alkmaar 3
* Red cards: Waalwijk 1, AZ Alkmaar 0
Key Events:
* 31′: Rezan van Bommel goal (AZ Alkmaar)
* 36′: Rezan van Bommel goal (AZ Alkmaar)
* 73′: Red card for Maarten Kramer (Waalwijk)
* 87′: Myron Meerdink goal (AZ Alkmaar)
Substitutions waalwijk: at minute 46 M. Kramer came in and D. Cleonise went out., at minute 46 L. Van Gelderen came in and J. Lelieveld went out., at minute 74 A. Jakobsen came in and D. Weidmann went out., at minute 74 T. van de Loo came in and R. Niemeijer went out.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 78 D. Kasius came in and D. M. Wolfe went out., at minute 78 K. Belic came in and W. Goes went out., at minute 79 Z. Buurmeester came in and S. Mijnans went out., at minute 85 J. Addai came in and R. van Bommel went out., at minute 85 M. Meerdink came in and T. Parrott went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waalwijk
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AZ Alkmaar
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