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Eredivisie

Nov 22, 2014 at 5.30pm UK

AZ AZ Alkmaar
1-0
Vitesse

Johannsson (14')

FT(HT: 1-0)

Match Report

Football

AZ hold on to beat Vitesse

By Joe Fish, Reporter | 22 November 2014

Aron Johannsson's early strike is enough for AZ to secure a fortunate 1-0 win over Vitesse which sends them joint third with FC Twente in the Eredivisie table.

AZ survived a second-half barrage from Vitesse to claim a slender 1-0 victory in the Eredivisie this evening.

Aron Johannsson's early strike gave the hosts the lead and they hung on for a second straight win despite Vitesse having nine shots on target and 68% possession.

The Icelandic striker netted his first goal of the season with a driven finish past Eloy Room on 14 minutes.

Vitesse, who were winless in three matches prior to kickoff, responded strongly only to squander several good chances through Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore and strike partner Abiola Dauda.

Esteban Alvarado produced a number of important saves to ensure that AZ held out for a result which takes them joint third with FC Twente and Feyenoord in the table, while Vitesse remain 11th.