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FC Utrecht

03-01 23:45

2 - 0

End

AZ Alkmaar

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9′

Yoann Cathline

25′

Ayoub Oufkir

33′

Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro

35′

Artem Stepanov

Halftime 2-0

46′

Kees Smit

Sven Mijnans

46′

Troy Parrott

Mexx Meerdink

46′

Elijah Dijkstra

Alexandre Manuel Penetra Correia

54′

Weslley Pinto Batista

Ayoub Oufkir

76′

Ro Zangelo Daal

Isak Jensen

76′

David Min

Artem Stepanov

77′

Miguel Rodríguez

Ángel Alarcón

81′

Kees Smit

81′

Mike Van der Hoorn

83′

Jesper Karlsson

Yoann Cathline

89′

Can Bozdogan

Gjivai Zechiel

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Match Info

FC Utrecht pulled off a significant 2-0 upset at home against AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie on March 1, 2026. This surprising result at the Stadion Galgenwaard saw Utrecht deliver a disciplined performance to overcome one of the league's traditional contenders. Utrecht scored against the run of play in the 32nd minute, catching the AZ defense off guard with a swift break. They then defended resolutely throughout the second half, limiting AZ to mostly speculative efforts from distance. The home side sealed the three points in the 88th minute with a breakaway goal, capitalizing on AZ's commitment of players forward in search of an equalizer. The victory provided a massive boost to Utrecht's league position and morale, while dealing a blow to AZ Alkmaar's ambitions near the top of the table. The Utrecht manager hailed his team's tactical discipline and fighting spirit, while the AZ coach rued his side's lack of cutting edge in the final third.