Holman, who scored in AZ's midweek Europa League 1-1 draw with Sheriff Tiraspol, collected the ball on the right flank before providing a low cross for Maarten Martens to shoot home on 51 minutes.

The Socceroo was replaced on 61 minutes as AZ held out Den Haag for the points, which has fifth-placed Alkmaar five points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.

Elsewhere in the Netherlands, young Aussie midfielder Adam Sarota was a 77th-minute substitute in FC Utrecht's 2-1 victory over Heerenveen.

Fellow Australian Tommy Oar was an unused sub for Utrecht, while Michael Zullo was not in the squad.

In Germany's Bundesliga, Mitch Langerak was an unused substitute as leaders Borussia Dortmund maintained their superb form with a 2-0 win at Dario Vidosic's FC Nurnberg.

Vidosic was not in the Nurnberg matchday squad.

In Germany's 2.Bundesliga, Nikita Rukavytsya played a full game in attack for Hertha BSC as they slumped to their third consecutive defeat, 1-0 at 1860 Munich.

In Greece's Super League, Socceroo Nathan Burns was a 30th-minute substitute for AEK Athens as they drew 1-1 at Atromitos.

Elsewhere in Greece, Melbourne-raised striker Apostolos Giannou was an 83rd-minute substitute as Kavala lost 1-0 at home to Olympiacos.

In Turkey's Super Lig, Mile Jedinak was absent due to injury as Genclerbirligi lost 2-1 at Konyaspor.

In Denmark's Superliga, Aussie goalkeeper Nathan Coe played a full game against his former club as SonderjyskE drew 1-1 with Randers.

Elsewhere in Denmark, young Aussie striker Brent McGrath was a 90th-minute substitute as Brondby drew 2-2 at Silkeborg IF.

Click here to read Saturday's Aussies Abroad update, including goals for Brett Emerton, Joshua Kennedy and Harry Kewell, along with Tim Cahill's assist against Chelsea.