AZ Alkmaar - Utrecht - 19 May 2024 Eredivisie - (3-3)

Bas Nijhuis signals a Utrecht throw-in in Alkmaar's half.

Utrecht have a goal kick.

Goal kick for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.

Alexandre Penetra's header is off-target for Alkmaar.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

At AFAS Stadion, Utrecht are penalized for being offside.

Alkmaar's Mathew Ryan is back in action after a slight knock.

Mathew Ryan is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Utrecht needs to be cautious. Alkmaar have an attacking throw-in.

The away team replace Zidane Iqbal with Oscar Fraulo.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Utrecht.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Bas Nijhuis awards Alkmaar a goal kick.

In Alkmaar, Sam Lammers (Utrecht) misses the target with a header.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Alkmaar needs to be cautious. Utrecht have an attacking throw-in.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Goal! Victor Jensen equalizes to bring the score to 3-3. Jeppe Okkels with an assist there.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?

In Alkmaar Utrecht's Sam Lammers is caught offside.

The home team replace Jordy Clasie with Tiago Dantas.

Ernest Poku is replacing Vangelis Pavlidis for the home team.

The home team have replaced Riechedly Bazoer with Bruno Martins Indi. This is the third substitution made today by Maarten Martens.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Alkmaar.

Utrecht push upfield but Bas Nijhuis quickly pulls them for offside.

Throw-in Alkmaar.

Alkmaar to take a throw-in in Utrecht territory.

Marouan Azarkan is on a sub for Taylor Booth for Utrecht.

Utrecht make their third substitution with Niklas Vesterlund replacing Hidde Ter Avest.

Victor Jensen is replacing Othman Boussaid for the away team.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Othman Boussaid for Utrecht who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Goal for Utrecht! They are now just 3-2 behind thanks to a Sam Lammers header. Souffian El Karouani instrumental with a fine assist.

Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.

Sam Lammers for Utrecht gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.

The away team replace Mark Van der Maarel with Jeppe Okkels.

David Moller Wolfe is on a sub for Mees De Wit for Alkmaar.

Alkmaar make their first substitution with Denso Kasius replacing Ruben van Bommel.

Goal kick for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Utrecht's Sam Lammers gets his shot away but it misses the target.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Dani De Wit (Alkmaar) sees red and is sent off in Alkmaar!

Bas Nijhuis signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Alkmaar.

Othman Boussaid puts the ball in the net and reduces the deficit to 3-1.

Souffian El Karouani is back on his feet again.

Can Utrecht capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Ibrahim Sadiq (Alkmaar) has received a first yellow card.

Attention is being given to Utrecht’s Souffian El Karouani and play has been suspended briefly.

Can Utrecht capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Alkmaar's half?

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?

Throw-in Utrecht.

Utrecht's Hidde Ter Avest gets in a shot on goal at AFAS Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Bas Nijhuis signals a throw-in for Utrecht, close to Alkmaar's area.

In Alkmaar Alkmaar attack through Ibrahim Sadiq. The finish is off target, however.

The first-half has come to a close in Alkmaar.

Bas Nijhuis awards Alkmaar a goal kick.

Utrecht's Jens Toornstra breaks free at AFAS Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Free kick for Utrecht in the half of Alkmaar.

Bas Nijhuis signals a free kick to Utrecht.

Utrecht have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Utrecht.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Alkmaar.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Alkmaar) gets a yellow card.

Alkmaar take a comfortable 3-0 lead thanks to Vangelis Pavlidis. Great play from Yukinari Sugawara to set up the goal.

Throw-in for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.

Utrecht drives forward and Jens Toornstra gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Throw-in high up the field for Utrecht in Alkmaar.

Bas Nijhuis awards Utrecht a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Alkmaar's Ibrahim Sadiq is on target but unsuccessful.

Bas Nijhuis signals a free kick to Utrecht just outside Alkmaar's area.

Alkmaar have a dangerous throw-in.

Alkmaar drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Souffian El Karouani for Utrecht is back on the field again.

Goal kick for Utrecht at AFAS Stadion.

Bas Nijhuis waits before resuming play because Souffian El Karouani for Utrecht is still down.

Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Bas Nijhuis awards the away team a throw-in.

It's now 2-0 in Alkmaar as Ruben van Bommel scores for Alkmaar. That's a fine assist from Vangelis Pavlidis.

Goal! Alkmaar have got their heads in front thanks to a Mees De Wit strike.

Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.

Bas Nijhuis signals a Alkmaar throw-in in Utrecht's half.

Throw-in for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.

Utrecht's Ryan Flamingo attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Utrecht have a goal kick.

Taylor Booth for Utrecht gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Bas Nijhuis.

Free kick Utrecht.

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Sam Lammers of Utrecht smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Utrecht to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.

In Alkmaar a free kick has been awarded the home team.

AZ Alkmaar's performance of the last 5 matches is better than FC Utrecht's.

In Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar has better performance than FC Utrecht.

AZ Alkmaar have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

AZ Alkmaar scores 2.04 goals when playing at home and FC Utrecht scores 1.05 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht is 2.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht is 4.4.

AZ Alkmaar scores 2.2 goals in a match against FC Utrecht and FC Utrecht scores 2.2 goals against AZ Alkmaar (on average).

FC Utrecht have won just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against FC Utrecht.

In the last 5 meetings AZ Alkmaar won 1, FC Utrecht won 1, 3 draws.

FC Utrecht's performance of the last 5 matches is better than AZ Alkmaar's.

In Eredivisie, FC Utrecht has better performance than AZ Alkmaar.

When FC Utrecht is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar is down 0-1 home, they win 27% of their matches.

When FC Utrecht leads 0-1 away, they win in 75% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar leads 1-0 at home, they win in 86% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

AZ Alkmaar wins 40% of halftimes, FC Utrecht wins 25%.

AZ Alkmaar wins 1st half in 40% of their matches, FC Utrecht in 25% of their matches.

FC Utrecht have scored at least one goal for 9 consecutive matches.

Dani De Wit has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at AZ Alkmaar. Mike Van der Hoorn has collected 5 for FC Utrecht.

Yukinari Sugawara has assisted the most goals for AZ Alkmaar with 6. Jens Toornstra is FC Utrecht's biggest assister (5).

Vangelis Pavlidis is AZ Alkmaar's top scorer with 28 goals. Sam Lammers has scored 9 times for FC Utrecht.

FC Utrecht haven't scored in 7 of their 16 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

AZ Alkmaar haven't scored in 2 of their 16 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

FC Utrecht haven't lost in their last 5 games.

AZ Alkmaar have won 5 home matches in a row.

AZ Alkmaar have a winning streak of 4 matches.

Did you know that FC Utrecht scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 5% of their goals between the minutes 31-45? This is the lowest percentage in the league.

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

In Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar have 5 successive home wins.

AZ Alkmaar have a winning streak of 4 matches in Eredivisie.

Last season's matches: 5-5 (AZ Alkmaar at home) and 1-2 (FC Utrecht at home).

During the last 57 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 26 times, there have been 12 draws while FC Utrecht have won 19 times. The goal difference is 110-84 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.

During the last 27 meetings with AZ Alkmaar playing at home, AZ Alkmaar have won 17 times, there have been 4 draws while FC Utrecht have won 6 times. The goal difference is 64-30 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.

The most common result of matches between AZ Alkmaar and FC Utrecht when AZ Alkmaar is playing at home is 2-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.