Swirling Young AZ ends bad series against VVV-Venlo

Young AZ showed an excellent appearance from the first minute. The 1-0 halftime score was not an accurate reflection of the balance of power. Only Myron van Brederode managed to score for the Alkmaarders. He came in from the left and hit the far corner after fifteen minutes of play.

Missed penalty kick

The team of trainer Maarten Martens then got plenty of opportunities to double the lead. Fedde de Jong, who previously missed a chance, was even allowed to score a penalty after Iman Griffith was knocked down on the corner of the sixteen. De Jong shot the ball over from eleven meters. Basic debutant Lewis Schouten hit the bar in the first act. Mexx Meerdink and Mischa Engel were also in the starting line-up for the first time.

Wrong made right

The VVV players probably received a thunderous speech at halftime, but that did not help. In the 54th minute, De Jong made up for his missed penalty by hitting the ball from the turn: 2-0. It turned out to be the signal for the Limburgers to look for the attack more. That also seemed to immediately lead to a goal, but Sven Braken missed for open goal thanks to great intervention by Sem Dirks.

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It was the most dangerous moment for the Venlonians. In the last half hour, the victory was no longer in danger. It is the first three-pointer for Jong AZ since October 1. Then FC Dordrecht was defeated 2-1.

Line-up Young AZ: Giant; Sedláček, Berkhout, Dirks, Engel; Schouten (Twisk/82), Franken, De Jong; Griffith, Meerdink (Allouch/82), Van Brederode (Kewal/82)