Mexican Mateo Chavez wins the Netherlands Cup with AZ Alkmaar

He AZ Alkmaar was proclaimed champion of the Netherlands Cup after a resounding 5-1 victory over the NEC Nijmegenin the final played at the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam. Although the Mexican Mateo Chavez He didn’t have minutes, he is part of the team that won this important European title.

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AZ Alkmaar returns to the top in the Netherlands Cup

The group led by Leeroy Echteld won his fifth crown in the Netherlands Cupending a drought that extended since 2013. This title also represents sporting revenge, after having lost last year’s final against the Breeze Forward Eagles.

He AZ Alkmaar showed authority at the key moment of the season, consolidating his dominance in Dutch football with a convincing performance in the final.

AZ Alkmaar’s victory: complete dominance in the final

The match began with some resistance from NEC Nijmegenwho managed to contain the rival during the first minutes. However, the scoring opened in the 32nd minute thanks to Mees de Witwho led the way to victory.

In the second half, the AZ Alkmaar He exploited the spaces and ended the match with goals from Sven Mijnaps (67) and Scrutinize Koopmeiners (73), leaving the rival without options.

The team led by Dick Schreuder managed to score a goal in the 82nd minute with a goal Koki Ogawaafter a corner kick taken by Tjarron Cherybut the reaction was insufficient.

Forceful closure to seal the title

Far from conforming, the AZ Alkmaar extended the lead in added time with scores from Keet Smith (91) and Troy Parrott (95), signing a victory that reflected their superiority in the final.

With this result, the AZ Alkmaar champion reaffirms its leading role in the tournament, while the NEC Nijmegen maintains its bad streak by losing its sixth final without winning the title.

Mateo Chávez, Mexican champion in Europe

Although he did not see activity in the decisive match, Mateo Chavez adds an important achievement in his career by being part of the AZ Alkmaar championestablishing himself as one of the Mexican soccer players in European soccer.

For Chávez this is his first title at the club level and the first in Europe; His other title was achieved with the Mexican national team in 2025 and it was the Gold Cup.

History: Ajax continues as the most winners

Despite the title of AZ Alkmaarthe most successful club in the history of the Netherlands Cup is still the Ajaxwith 20 championships, well above the rest of the teams.

The championship of AZ Alkmaar Not only does it break a drought, but it also puts it back into the conversation among the most competitive clubs in the country.

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