PEC Zwolle pulled off a impressive 3-1 home win against AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie on January 18, 2026. The match result at MAC³PARK stadium was a significant upset, with Zwolle outplaying one of the league's traditional powers for a vital three points. Zwolle took a shock early lead and never looked back, adding a second before halftime. AZ pulled a goal back early in the second half to set up a tense finish, but Zwolle sealed the victory with a late third goal on the break. The standout performance came from Zwolle's midfield, which dominated the battle in the center of the park. This victory provided a massive boost to Zwolle's league position, moving them well clear of the drop zone, while for AZ it was a damaging defeat in their pursuit of a Champions League place. The Zwolle manager hailed a perfect team performance, while the AZ coach criticized his side's lack of intensity and defensive errors.