Match report

Jong AZ Stuns FC Eindhoven with 4-2 Victory in Eerste Divisie Clash

FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
2–4
FT
Jong AZ
Jong AZ
May 2, 2025

In an explosive display of football, Jong AZ stunned FC Eindhoven with a comprehensive 4-2 victory in their Eerste Divisie encounter at the Philips Stadion on May 2nd. Despite taking an early lead through B. van Schuppen's opening goal, FC Eindhoven were unable to maintain momentum as Jong AZ mounted a dominant second half performance.

Key Facts

  • • FC Eindhoven: 2 goals (B. van Schuppen, T. Simons)
  • • Jong AZ: 4 goals (S. van Duijn - 2 goals, R. Daal, Own Goal by T. Douglas)
  • • Yellow cards: T. Simons (FC Eindhoven), Jeremiah Esajas and B. van Duijl (Jong AZ)
  • • Substitutions included key changes from both teams to alter the flow of the match.

Lineups

FC Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 J. Brondeel (G)
  • 99 T. Persyn (D)
  • 33 C. Seedorf (D)
  • 24 S. van Aarle (D)
  • 25 T. Douglas (D)
  • 15 D. Huisman (M)
  • 8 S. Simons (M)
  • 7 S. Blummel (M)
  • 10 B. van Schuppen (M)
  • 11 J. Sleegers (M)
  • 32 R. Janga (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 H. Deenen
  • 34 T. Simons
  • 43 J. Kwaaitaal
  • 23 J. Konings
  • 4 M. Peijnenburg
  • 1 J. Borgmans
  • 5 M. Swerts
  • 18 F. Limouri
  • 31 J. Manders

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Westerveld (G)
  • 2 J. van Aken (D)
  • 4 L. Schouten (D)
  • 3 B. van Duijl (D)
  • 5 J. Esajas (D)
  • 6 N. Twisk (M)
  • 8 I. Splinter (M)
  • 7 J. Gerold (M)
  • 10 R. Robbemond (M)
  • 11 R. Daal (M)
  • 9 S. van Duijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Engel
  • 15 J. Berkhout
  • 18 K. Toppenberg
  • 19 A. Smits
  • 14 M. Menu
  • 17 J. Oud
  • 16 T. Kuijsten

Timeline

  1. FC Eindhoven
    9' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    B. van Schuppen · Assist: R. Janga
  2. Jong AZ
    28' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    Jeremiah Esajas

    Foul

  3. Jong AZ
    35' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    S. van Duijn · Assist: Rio Robbemond
  4. Jong AZ
    41' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Daal
  5. Jong AZ
    63' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Splinter · On: M. Engel
  6. Jong AZ
    63' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeremiah Esajas · On: Jorn Berkhout
  7. Jong AZ
    63' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Schouten · On: K. Toppenberg
  8. FC Eindhoven
    66' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Blummel · On: H. Deenen
  9. FC Eindhoven
    66' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sleegers · On: T. Simons
  10. FC Eindhoven
    68' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    T. Simons

    Foul

  11. Jong AZ
    72' Jong AZ Goal · Own Goal
    T. Douglas
  12. Jong AZ
    73' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gerold · On: A. Smits
  13. FC Eindhoven
    77' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. van Aarle · On: J. Kwaaitaal
  14. FC Eindhoven
    77' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Janga · On: J. Konings
  15. FC Eindhoven
    77' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Simons · On: M. Peijnenburg
  16. Jong AZ
    78' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    B. van Duijl

    Foul

  17. FC Eindhoven
    84' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Simons · Assist: T. Persyn
  18. Jong AZ
    87' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    S. van Duijn · Assist: A. Smits
  19. Jong AZ
    89' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jurre van Aken · On: M. Menu

Match Stats

Stat FC Eindhoven Jong AZ
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 19
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 352 567
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 286 493
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 35th minute when S. van Duijn equalized for Jong AZ, followed by R. Daal's goal at the 41st minute to take a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ An own goal from T. Douglas further boosted Jong AZ’s morale and secured their control over the game. Despite T. Simons’ consolation goal in the 84th minute, S. van Duijn sealed the victory with his second goal.