The story
AZ beat Willem II 4-1 at AFAS Stadium in Eredivisie, matchday 17.
AZ's goals came from Dani de Wit (9') and Albert Gudmundsson (86', 89'); Elton Kabangu (36') and an own goal by Timon Wellenreuther (76') replied for Willem II.
It was 1-1 at half-time. AZ came from behind to win.
Nikolaos Michelis of Willem II was sent off (75'). Albert Gudmundsson missed a penalty for AZ (76').
AZ had 72% of the ball and 13 shots to Willem II's 10.
Match stats
Key moments
- 9' Dani de Wit Goal · AZ 1-0 Assist: Jesper Karlsson
- 36' Elton Kabangu Goal · Willem II 1-1 Assist: Ringo Meerveld
- 75' Nikolaos Michelis Sent off · Willem II
- 76' Albert Gudmundsson Penalty missed · AZ
- 76' Timon Wellenreuther Own goal · Willem II 1-2
- 86' Albert Gudmundsson Goal · AZ 2-2 Assist: Tijjani Reijnders
- 89' Albert Gudmundsson Goal · AZ 3-2 Assist: Ernest Poku
Line-ups
AZ
- Peter VindahlGoalkeeper
- Yukinari SugawaraDefender
- Pantelis HatzidiakosDefender
- Owen WijndalDefender
- Aslak Witryoff 61'Defender
- Bruno Martins Indioff 87'Defender
- Dani de WitMidfielder
- Fredrik Midtsjöoff 43'Midfielder
- Jordy ClasieMidfielder
- Jesper Karlssonoff 88'Forward
- Vangelis Pavlidisoff 88'Forward
Willem II
- Timon WellenreutherGoalkeeper
- Derrick KöhnDefender
- Nikolaos MichelisDefender
- Leeroy OwusuDefender
- Ulrik JenssenDefender
- Ringo Meerveldoff 81'Midfielder
- Driess SaddikiMidfielder
- Pol Llonchoff 66'Midfielder
- Elton Kabanguoff 78'Forward
- Ché Nunnelyoff 81'Forward
- Max SvenssonForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (10)
- 9' ⚽ Dani de Witassist Jesper Karlsson
- 31' 🟨 Driess Saddiki
- 36' ⚽ Elton Kabanguassist Ringo Meerveld
- 62' 🟨 Jordy Clasie
- 75' 🟥 Nikolaos Michelis
- 76' ✕ Albert Gudmundsson missed penalty
- 76' ⚽ Timon Wellenreuther (og)
- 80' 🟨 Vangelis Pavlidis
- 86' ⚽ Albert Gudmundssonassist Tijjani Reijnders
- 89' ⚽ Albert Gudmundssonassist Ernest Poku
Head to head
3AZ wins2Draws1Willem II wins