AZ Alkmaar's youth team, Jong AZ, secured a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Roda JC Kerkrade in an Eerste Divisie match on December 6, 2025. The young side from Alkmaar triumphed at the Parkstad Limburg Stadion in a 03:00 kickoff, demonstrating the quality within their academy. Roda JC started strongly, taking an early lead and looking to control the game on their home turf. However, Jong AZ displayed remarkable resilience, fighting back to equalize before taking the lead themselves in a dramatic first half. The second half saw Roda JC push forward in search of an equalizer, which they eventually found to make it 2-2. Just as the match seemed headed for a draw, Jong AZ found a late winner to snatch all three points with a 3-2 scoreline. The result was a testament to the character of the young AZ players and a setback for Roda JC's promotion hopes. The Jong AZ coach praised his team's maturity and fighting spirit in a difficult away environment.