AZ Alkmaar maintains perfect record with comeback win against Heerenveen

AZ Alkmaar maintained their perfect start to the Eredivisie season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Heerenveen. The result keeps the club at the top of the Dutch league table with 15 points from five matches.

The visitors started brightly, taking the lead in the 7th minute through a precise strike from Ro-Zangelo Daal. However, Heerenveen fought back before the break, with goals from Nolhan Allan Courtens Mabeneyshi in the 21st minute and Rongo Meerveld in the 31st minute turning the game around.

Mexican defender Mateo Chavez started for the visitors but was substituted at halftime as the team looked to adjust their tactical approach. The change proved effective as AZ Alkmaar controlled the second half.

Mexx Meerdink equalized for AZ in the 69th minute, reigniting the team's momentum. Finally, Ayoub Oufkir struck the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, sealing the 3-2 comeback win at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.