Moroccan international midfielder Nourdin Boukhari netted twice in the first half for AZ before substitute Loic Loval replied for the home side.
AZ ALKMAAR: Waterman; De Cler, Jaliens, Opdam, Steinsson, De Zeeuw, Martens (Luirink 83), Arveladze, Boukhari, Jenner (Lens 38), Koevermans (Dembele 46). Subs (not used): Bulters, Donk, Derlagen, Vormer. Booked: Opdam, De Zeeuw, Waterman.
