Winning Az Proud of Mexx Meerdink's Call-up: "He'll Be Sitting Next to Frenkie and Virgil, I'd Definitely Enjoy that."

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That AZ would face a combative Telstar on Sunday afternoon was no surprise. The newly promoted team had already terrified Ajax and PSV at home earlier this season. Ajax escaped with a comfortable victory (2-0), while reigning champions PSV were defeated (0-2). And now Telstar, who last week had defeated cup winners Go Ahead Eagles (4-2), were 'allowed' to travel to Alkmaar. After a treacherous final stage, AZ secured the victory: 2-1.

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AZ has finally secured another victory after a five-match winless streak. The Alkmaar side struggled to beat provincial rivals Telstar 2-1 at home, despite a dominant first half that saw numerous chances missed. Mexx Meerdink opened the scoring from the penalty spot after fifteen minutes. Telstar defender Neville Ogidi Nwankwo made a mistake in the build-up and was subsequently fouled in the penalty area, allowing Meerdink, recently called up to…