Excelsior 1-2 AZ Alkmaar
Updated
AZ Alkmaar won: Excelsior 1-2 AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie (Round 23) on Sat, 14 Feb 2026 at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam. Excelsior goals: Ilias Bronkhorst 45'+1. AZ Alkmaar goals: Troy Parrott 90'+2, Alexandre Penetra 90'+6. Expected goals: 0.87-2.17. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Alexandre Penetra (8.3).
Match report
AZ Alkmaar beat Excelsior 2-1
AZ Alkmaar came from behind to beat Excelsior 2-1 away from home at Stadion Woudestein on Saturday 14 February in Eredivisie.
Ilias Bronkhorst put Excelsior ahead on 45+1' (1-0), Troy Parrott levelled for AZ Alkmaar on 90+2' (1-1) and Alexandre Penetra restored AZ Alkmaar's lead on 90+6' (1-2).
Alexandre Penetra's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Excelsior had 45% of the ball, shots were 11-16 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.87-2.17. AZ Alkmaar were the better side on chances, too.
Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,600. Referee: Erwin Blank.
Match stats
| Excelsior | AZ Alkmaar | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.87 | 2.17 |
| Total shots | 11 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 366 (82%) | 469 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 9 |
Lineups
Excelsior (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Casper Widell, Rick Meissen, Arthur Zagre, Lewis Schouten, Lennard Hartjes, Gyan de Regt, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Noah Naujoks
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Jeroen Zoet, Mateo Chavez, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Kasper Boogaard, Rio Robbemond, Jizz Hornkamp, Weslley Pinto, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Troy Parrott
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)
- 29' · Yellow card · Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)
- 46' · Substitution · Elijah Dijkstra for Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar)
- 46' · Substitution · Isak Steiner Jensen for Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ Alkmaar)
- 46' · Substitution · Ibrahim Sadiq for Weslley Pinto (AZ Alkmaar)
- 57' · Substitution · Sven Mijnans for Jizz Hornkamp (AZ Alkmaar)
- 69' · Substitution · Jerolldino Bergraaf for Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)
- 69' · Substitution · Simon Janssen for Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)
- 70' · Yellow card · Rio Robbemond (AZ Alkmaar)
- 71' · Substitution · Mexx Meerdink for Rio Robbemond (AZ Alkmaar)
- 79' · Substitution · Miliano Jonathans for Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)
- 84' · Substitution · Stan Henderikx for Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)
- 84' · Substitution · Adam Carlén for Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2002: Excelsior 5, draws 9, AZ Alkmaar 12.
Questions
Who won Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar?
AZ Alkmaar won, 1-2 (Eredivisie) on Sat, 14 Feb 2026.
When and where is Excelsior vs AZ Alkmaar?
Sat, 14 Feb 2026, 17:45 UTC at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between Excelsior and AZ Alkmaar?
In 26 league meetings since 2002: Excelsior 5 wins, 9 draws, AZ Alkmaar 12 wins (goals 32-56).