Match report

Jong AZ Defeats Excelsior 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Jong AZ
Jong AZ
2–1
FT
Excelsior
Excelsior
May 7, 2021

Jong AZ secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Excelsior in their Eerste Divisie encounter, turning the match around after conceding an early goal. J. Duin scored twice for Jong AZ, including a penalty, while E. Ómarsson opened the scoring for Excelsior. The victory keeps Jong AZ in contention for promotion in the Eerste Divisie.

Key Facts

  • • E. Ómarsson scored for Excelsior in the 7th minute
  • • J. Duin equalized for Jong AZ in the 17th minute with an assist from Y. Barasi
  • • J. Duin scored a penalty in the 45th minute to secure the lead
  • • J. Baas was sent off for Excelsior in the 78th minute
  • • Final score: Jong AZ 2-1 Excelsior

Lineups

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Reus (G)
  • 5 M. Gullit (D)
  • 4 T. Velthuis (D)
  • 3 J. Berkhout (D)
  • 7 H. Evjen (M)
  • 8 B. Franken (M)
  • 10 M. Taabouni (M)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 2 Z. Buurmeester (D)
  • 9 J. Duin (F)
  • 11 Y. Barasi (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 E. Poku
  • 12 J. Jacobs
  • 19 R. Margaret
  • 18 R. Sedláček
  • 20 F. de Jong
  • 14 R. Lathouwers
  • 17 N. Twisk
  • 16 S. Westerveld
  • 15 F. Gemmel

Excelsior

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Damen (G)
  • 5 R. van der Meer (D)
  • 2 S. Horemans (D)
  • 4 T. Oude Kotte (M)
  • 15 S. Skogen (D)
  • 10 L. Bruins (M)
  • 22 R. Niemeijer (M)
  • 8 M. Wieffer (M)
  • 9 E. Ómarsson (F)
  • 18 A. Mendes Moreira (D)
  • 11 J. Zwarts (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. Baas
  • 28 N. Tjoe-A-On
  • 16 S. Fischer
  • 30 L. Bleijenberg
  • 23 M. de Fockert
  • 14 R. El Hankouri
  • 26 M. van Rooijen
  • 3 H. Matthys

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    7' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ómarsson · Assist: Thomas Oude Kotte
  2. Jong AZ
    8' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    Jorn Berkhout

    Foul

  3. Jong AZ
    17' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Duin · Assist: Y. Barasi
  4. Excelsior
    39' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: J. Baas
  5. Jong AZ
    45'+1 Jong AZ Goal · Penalty
    J. Duin
  6. Excelsior
    45' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Wieffer

    Foul

  7. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Evjen · On: E. Poku
  8. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Duin · On: Joey Jacobs
  9. Excelsior
    57' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bruins · On: Nathan Tjoe-A-On
  10. Excelsior
    76' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Skogen · On: S. Fischer
  11. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior Card · Red Card
    J. Baas

    Foul

  12. Jong AZ
    79' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Taabouni · On: R. Margaret
  13. Jong AZ
    79' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Barasi · On: R. Sedláček
  14. Jong AZ
    90' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Buurmeester · On: F. de Jong

Match Stats

Stat Jong AZ Excelsior
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 14
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 532 422
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 4
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 470 366
Shots Inside Box 15 8
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jong AZ's early equalizer by J. Duin in the 17th minute reversed the momentum of the game
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by J. Duin just before halftime solidified Jong AZ's comeback and led to a more controlled second half performance