sc Heerenveen reportedly beat AZ 1-0 at Sportpark Skoatterwâld, extending its unbeaten run in the women’s league to five matches. Hester Algra scored the only goal after weak defending by AZ. Heerenveen had further chances, while AZ came close to equalising through Nikita Harting but did not score.

The defeat was reportedly AZ’s fourth consecutive league loss after the team had won its first four matches of the season. The sides are due to meet again in the KNVB Cup in early December.