Netherlands Eerste Divisie: AZ Alkmaar Youth 1-1 MVV Maastricht. AZ Alkmaar's youth team and MVV Maastricht shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the AFAS Trainingscomplex on March 17, 2026. The match was an entertaining affair with both teams showing attacking intent from the start. AZ Youth took the lead in the first half through a clever individual effort, but MVV responded strongly after the interval. The equalizer came from a well-delivered corner that was met with a powerful header, giving the AZ goalkeeper no chance. Both sides had chances to win it in the latter stages, with MVV hitting the crossbar and AZ having a goal ruled out for a marginal offside, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The point is a fair reflection of a competitive encounter, with AZ's talented youngsters showing their potential against a seasoned MVV side fighting for playoff positioning.