AZ Alkmaar Youth suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat at home to RKC Waalwijk in a Netherlands Eerste Divisie match on August 12, 2025. The entertaining contest saw RKC Waalwijk edge out the hosts in a five-goal thriller, securing a valuable three points on the road. The match saw an early exchange of goals, with RKC likely taking an initial lead before AZ's youth side fought back to level at 1-1. The visitors then regained control, scoring twice more to establish a commanding 1-3 advantage. A late consolation goal from AZ Alkmaar Youth made for a tense finish, but RKC Waalwijk held on for the victory. The result provided a crucial boost for RKC Waalwijk's campaign in the second tier, while the young AZ side was left to rue defensive errors despite a spirited attacking display.