sentences:  Altidore made his first start in the league for AZ on August 21, when they played host to NEC Nijmegen at the AFAS Stadion.After a goalless first-half, Altidore opened the scoring in the 54th minute, pouncing on the rebound after NEC goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen saved his header.Altidore scored again nineteen minutes later after some nice passing with Adam Maher and AZ ran out 4–0 winners.