Meerdink strikes as leaders extend unbeaten start

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·20 September 2026

Meerdink strikes as leaders extend unbeaten start

AZ beat Telstar 1-0 at the AFAS Stadion, staying top of the Eredivisie and stretching their unbeaten league start to seven.

Mexx Meerdink finished left-footed into the top corner in the 19th minute after a neat pass from Valdemar Byskov.

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After the restart, Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman kept his side in the game with a string of stops, denying Ayoub Oufkir, Weslley Patati and Mateo Chávez.

Half-time substitute Kees Smit thought he had doubled the lead, but his effort was ruled out after a VAR review (57.).

AZ controlled possession and territory, registering 17 attempts with eight on target and holding 61.9%. Telstar mustered four attempts, testing Jari de Busser once.

Next, AZ visit Feyenoord. Telstar host ADO Den Haag.