AZ snatch stoppage-time turnaround at Excelsior | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: AZ came from behind to beat Excelsior 2-1 at Stadion Woudestein. Ilias Bronkhorst put the hosts ahead in the eighth minute of first half stoppage time with a right-footed strike from outside the box, and Troy Parrott drew a smart save (50.). The visitors levelled in the second minute of second half stoppage time through Parrott from Mees de Wit's pass, before Alexandre Penetra headed the winner in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time from Kasper Boogaard's delivery after a corner. AZ produced 16 attempts with seven on target to the hosts' two on target, reflecting their late pressure. The result lifts AZ from seventh to sixth and they visit Noah in the UEFA Conference League next, while Excelsior drop to 13th and travel to Fortuna Sittard.

Player of the Match: Alexandre Penetra decided it with a towering stoppage-time header and backed it up with 87 accurate passes and three tackles won.

Stat of the Match: Stijn van Gassel produced five saves, keeping Excelsior in front until deep into stoppage time.

Three Things We Learned: AZ's set pieces remain a weapon, with the decisive goal created from a corner and Boogaard's cross. Excelsior managed only two shots on target from 11 attempts, which left their lead vulnerable. AZ out-shot the hosts 16-11 and held 54.9% possession, pointing to sustained control after the break.