Meerdink rescues late point for AZ after NAC fightback | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: AZ and NAC Breda shared a six-goal thriller in Alkmaar, finishing level at 3-3. In the eighth minute Sven Mijnans struck after a set piece and Mateo Chávez doubled the lead (12.). After the restart Moussa Soumano headed one back (61.) and then equalised from range (71.), before Juho Talvitie put the visitors ahead late on (89.). AZ still needed Mexx Meerdink's equaliser (90.), and the visitors registered 11 shots on target to the hosts' 10. AZ finish seventh while NAC Breda remain 17th in the relegation zone, and the visitors face Lokeren next in Club Friendly Games.

Player of the Match: Soumano drove the comeback with a brace and five shots on target, stretching AZ throughout the second half.

Stat of the Match: Daniel Bielica produced seven saves, keeping NAC in contention until the final moments.

Three Things We Learned: Mijnans paired his early goal with three key passes. Cherrion Valerius supplied two assists from full-back. AZ finished with 54.6% possession and 10 shots on target, but still needed a late leveller.