Decisive figure tilts it AZ's way against Volendam | OneFootball

Sven Mijnans settled the game in the ninth minute with a precise left-footed finish, as AZ beat Volendam 1-0.

He ghosted to the left side of the six-yard box and lifted his shot into the top-left corner. Later, he slipped Peer Koopmeiners in for a close-range attempt that was saved (37.).

After the restart he threatened again, driving over from the centre (50.). He then let fly from distance (54.). Later, another effort was blocked from the middle of the box (76.).

He finished with six attempts, two on target, and 19 successful final third passes, plus four possession wins high up and eight recoveries, underlining how he linked midfield to attack and sustained AZ pressure.

Finding pockets between Volendam's midfield and defence, his timing from deep kept the visitors off balance and ensured AZ controlled key phases.

AZ rise from sixth to fifth in the Eredivisie. They host Ajax in the KNVB Beker next. Volendam visit Sparta Rotterdam in the KNVB Beker.