Utrecht undone as visitors seize control and go top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: AZ beat Utrecht 4-1 at Stadion Galgenwaard. Peer Koopmeiners struck in the first minute of first half stoppage time, and Weslley Patati made it two (47.). Mexx Meerdink quickly added a third from Mateo Chávez's pass (49.), before Artem Stepanov's header briefly lifted the hosts (62.). Ayoub Oufkir then capped the win on the counter (84.), and AZ registered 24 attempts to eight. Leeroy Echteld's side rise from third to first with two wins from two and visit Fortuna Sittard next, while Utrecht head to Sparta Rotterdam.

Player of the Match: Mateo Chávez pulled the strings, supplying two assists for Mexx Meerdink and Ayoub Oufkir and completing 29 of 34 passes.

Stat of the Match: AZ registered 24 attempts, a volume that reflected their grip after the restart.

Three Things We Learned: Chávez delivered two assists and three key passes, leading the creativity. Utrecht produced only two shots on target from eight attempts, highlighting their blunt edge. AZ won 56.0% of the duels, a physical edge that sustained pressure.