AZ Alkmaar crushed Excelsior, 5x0, on Friday, on matchday 21. In this competition, Pascal Jansen's team came from two draws, and Marinus Dijkhuizen's team came from a draw. Sven Mijnans was the man of the match.
The opening goal was scored by Sven Mijnans after 20 minutes. With 27 minutes on the clock, Jesper Karlsson scored the second goal for AZ Alkmaar. In the 30th minute, Sven Mijnans doubled the lead for Pascal Jansen's team. With this goal, Sven Mijnans recorded his five goal of the current campaign. After 35 minutes, AZ Alkmaar extended their lead with a goal from Jens Odgaard. With 38 minutes on the clock, Vangelis Pavlidis wrapped things up.
After the result AZ Alkmaar are 1st in the table, with 44 points, while Excelsior sit 14th place, with 20 points. Next up, Pascal Jansen's team visit Feyenoord, whilst Marinus Dijkhuizen's team will host NEC.
AZ Alkmaar | Excelsior | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 2 | Ball steals | 7 | 7 |
7 | 90 | Total Passes | 48 | 8 |
7 | 83 | Passes Completed | 34 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |