AZ Alkmaar Youth produced an impressive away performance to defeat VVV Venlo 3-1 in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on January 17, 2026. The young team from Alkmaar showcased their technical superiority at the Covebo Stadion, outplaying their more experienced hosts. AZ Alkmaar Youth took control of the match early, playing an attractive, possession-based game that VVV Venlo struggled to contain. They built a comfortable lead with two first-half goals and added a third after the break to seal the result. VVV Venlo managed a late consolation goal, but it was merely