Both teams could have won today but AZ Alkmaar just managed to carve out the victory

That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

Ball possession: Almere City FC: 44%, AZ Alkmaar: 56%.

AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.

Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar

Sven Mijnans is penalised for pushing Adi Nalic

Goal kick for Almere City FC

A lob by Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar goes wide.

Good effort by Ruben van Bommel as he directs a shot on target, but Nordin Bakker saves it

Ball possession: Almere City FC: 45%, AZ Alkmaar: 55%.