AZ have defeated Heracles 3-1 in the Eredivisie.

Markus Henriksen opened the scoring in the 15th minute from close range after Mattias Johansson's assist.

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw doubled the lead just two minutes later, when he met a Henriksen corner to direct the ball into the centre of the net.

Wout Weghorst caused problems for the AZ defence as he twice headed over the bar from corners.

Jaroslav Navratil pulled a goal back with 14 minutes remaining when he volleyed in from Paul Gladon's cross.

Muamer Tankovic confirmed the victory in the 81st minute when he found the bottom-right corner of the net.