Shots, possession, cards, corners, and other published match statistics.
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The AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht stats tab covers Eredivisie (Netherlands), Regular Season - 9 on 17 Oct 2021. It compares 6 available match stats from this fixture, including shots, possession, corners, fouls and cards when those numbers are available. These stats help explain the pattern of the game beyond the scoreline.
Shots on target: AZ Alkmaar 7, Utrecht 3; Shots off target: AZ Alkmaar 1, Utrecht 3; Possession: AZ Alkmaar 51%, Utrecht 49%; Corner kicks: AZ Alkmaar 2, Utrecht 3; Fouls: AZ Alkmaar 10, Utrecht 7; Goalkeeper saves: AZ Alkmaar 2, Utrecht 2. These are the quickest comparison points for checking attacking threat, control of the ball and match discipline.
AZ Alkmaar led shots on target, 7 to 3 over Utrecht, AZ Alkmaar had more possession, 51% to 49% over Utrecht, and Utrecht led corner kicks, 3 to 2 over AZ Alkmaar. Read together with the timeline, those numbers show which team created more direct pressure and which side spent more of the game controlling territory or possession.
AZ Alkmaar committed more fouls, 10 to 7 over Utrecht. Fouls and cards add useful context because a team can lead the attacking numbers while still being disrupted by stoppages, bookings or defensive pressure.
