Meerdink strike keeps AZ top amid VAR drama | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: AZ beat Telstar 1-0 in the Eredivisie. In the 19th minute, Mexx Meerdink found the top left corner from Valdemar Byskov's pass. After the restart, Kees Smit had a finish ruled out by VAR (57.), keeping the margin at one. AZ controlled the game with 61.9% possession and 17 attempts as Telstar managed four. AZ stay first and visit Feyenoord next, while Telstar host ADO Den Haag in their next league fixture.

Player of the Match: Peer Koopmeiners set the rhythm with 86 passes, 80 completed, 25 into the final third and five tackles, anchoring AZ's control.

Stat of the Match: Ronald Koeman produced seven saves, keeping Telstar in the contest despite facing 17 attempts.

Three Things We Learned: AZ's control showed in 586 passes at 85.8% accuracy alongside 61.9% possession. Kees Smit's half-time introduction added punch, contributing four attempts and two key passes. Telstar created little, finishing with four attempts and only one on target.