AZ Alkmaar finally broke through in the second half to seal a 2-0 victory over ADO Den Haag at the AFAS Stadion, ending a frustratingly goalless first forty-five minutes. The hosts dominated possession and had the better chances throughout, managing four shots on target compared to their visitors' lone effort. Nine corners came AZ's way too, but it took until after the interval for them to convert their superiority into goals. Ro-Zangelo Daal was outstanding for the hosts and earned the official man of the match rating for his display. The win keeps AZ on track in the league after what proved to be a cagey opening period. Den Haag came to Alkmaar with a compact shape and made life difficult in the first half, but once the goals came, they had no answers. It was a performance that showcased the gulf between the two sides, though AZ's inability to score when they had the upper hand will be a minor frustration heading into their next fixture.
The Matchup
AZ Alkmaar beat ADO Den Haag 2-0 at AFAS Stadion, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. AZ Alkmaar also had the better share of the ball, holding 53% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 12 attempts from AZ Alkmaar against 10 from ADO Den Haag over the course of the game. ADO Den Haag had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — Weslley Patati on, C. Stengs off | 0-0 | |
| 57' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — M. Meerdink on, T. Parrott off | 0-0 | |
| 57' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — F. de Bruin on, M. Jimenez off | 0-0 | |
| 57' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — J. Hawkins on, I. de Ruijter off | 0-0 | |
| 61' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — R. Daal | 1-0 | |
| 64' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — D. van Mieghem on, N. Thomas off | 1-0 | |
| 64' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — E. Rottier on, J. Bal off | 1-0 | |
| 68' | AZ Alkmaar | Goal — C. Stengs (assist: K. Smit) | 2-0 | |
| 72' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — K. Smit on, H. de Wit off | 2-0 | |
| 73' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — M. Chavez Garcia on, M. de Wit off | 2-0 | |
| 74' | ADO Den Haag | Juho Kilo | 2-0 | |
| 81' | AZ Alkmaar | Substitution — R. Daal on, A. Oufkir off | 2-0 | |
| 85' | ADO Den Haag | Substitution — P. Mulder on, L. Wilhelm off | 2-0 |
AZ Alkmaar vs ADO Den Haag Lineups
Looking Ahead
AZ Alkmaar does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Go Ahead Eagles, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when AZ Alkmaar vs Go Ahead Eagles going to play at 29 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.
ADO Den Haag, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Feyenoord, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Feyenoord vs ADO Den Haag going to play at 30 August 2026 in Eredivisie 2026-27.