AZ Alkmaar vs ADO Den Haag

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.

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.