AZ 4-0 Heracles in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, round 27 at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar (19,500 capacity).

AZ won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–W), scoring 9 and conceding 6.

Heracles won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–L–L), scoring 2 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 10 times: AZ 6 wins, Heracles 3, 1 draw.

Corner, AZ. Conceded by Thomas Bruns.

Attempt missed. Sven Mijnans (AZ) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

Foul by Ivan Mesík (Heracles Almelo).

Mexx Meerdink (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo).

Mexx Meerdink (AZ) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Kasper Boogaard (AZ).

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt missed. Denso Kasius (AZ) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right.

Attempt blocked. Kees Smit (AZ) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Substitution, AZ. Kasper Boogaard replaces Peer Koopmeiners.

VAR Decision: Goal AZ 3-0 Heracles Almelo (Mees de Wit).

Substitution, AZ. Mexx Meerdink replaces Troy Parrott.

Foul by Lequincio Zeefuik (Heracles Almelo).

Wouter Goes (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Offside, AZ. Isak Jensen is caught offside.

Substitution, Heracles Almelo. Thomas Bruns replaces Jan Zamburek.

Foul by Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo).

Sven Mijnans (AZ) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Corner, Heracles Almelo. Conceded by Troy Parrott.

Attempt blocked. Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.