AZ Alkmaar thrash Go Ahead Eagles in five-goal home display

AZ Alkmaar made a blistering start at home against Go Ahead Eagles, with D. Kwakman opening the scoring in the seventh minute. The hosts were moving the ball with purpose and intent when Go Ahead Eagles struck back unexpectedly. V. Edvardsen equalised for the away side in the 22nd minute, drawing the visitors level and setting up an intriguing contest.

AZ Alkmaar responded decisively. R. Daal restored their lead in the 35th minute, and the hosts built on that advantage as the first half progressed. By the interval, AZ Alkmaar had established control and a comfortable position.

The second half saw AZ Alkmaar extend their dominance. Two further goals, not listed in the provided details, saw them stretch to 5-1 before Go Ahead Eagles added a second through an unlisted scorer, but it proved merely a consolation. AZ Alkmaar finished with a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Go Ahead Eagles, delivering a dominant home performance that underlined their attacking threat.