AZ Alkmaar Youth edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Den Bosch 3-2 away from home in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The young AZ side showed great character to come from behind and secure a valuable victory on the road. Den Bosch started brightly, taking an early lead to the delight of the home fans at Stadion De Vliert. AZ's youngsters responded well, equalizing before halftime to change the complexion of the match. The second half was end-to-end, with AZ taking the lead, only for Den Bosch to level again shortly after. The decisive moment came late in the game, as AZ Alkmaar Youth found a winner to break Den Bosch hearts and claim all three points. The result provided a boost for the visitors' league position, while Den Bosch was left ruing missed chances to close out the game. Both managers acknowledged the entertaining nature of the contest, with the AZ coach praising his team's resilience.