Match report
Jong AZ Defeats Excelsior 2–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Jong AZ
2–1
FT
Excelsior
May 9, 2025
Jong AZ emerged victorious against Excelsior with a final score of 2–1 in an intense Eerste Divisie match. The young squad from AZ Alkmaar turned the tide after conceding early to D. Sanches Fernandes, securing their position in the league through goals by Rio Robbemond and S. van Duijn.
Key Facts
- • D. Sanches Fernandes opened scoring for Excelsior at 24 minutes with an assist from N. Naujoks.
- • Jong AZ equalized via Rio Robbemond's goal in the 34th minute, breaking the deadlock.
- • S. van Duijn scored the winning goal for Jong AZ in the 88th minute, assisted by L. Lenssen.
- • Both teams received multiple yellow cards throughout the match.
Lineups
Jong AZ
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Daniel Deen (G)
- 2 Jurre van Aken (D)
- 3 Jorn Berkhout (D)
- 4 Lewis Schouten (D)
- 5 Misha Engel (D)
- 10 Rio Robbemond (M)
- 6 Nick Twisk (M)
- 8 Job Kalisvaart (M)
- 7 Kevin Toppenberg (F)
- 9 Sem van Duijn (F)
- 11 Ro-Zangelo Daal (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Billy van Duijl
- 12 Mathijs Menu
- 19 Anthony Smits
- 20 Ilias Splinter
- 17 Lev Lenssen
- 16 Tristan Kuijsten
- 21 Joeri Oud
- 14 Kiani Inge
- 18 Adam Ait Ali Oulhaj
Excelsior
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Calvin Raatsie (G)
- 17 Nolan Martens (D)
- 2 Ilias Bronkhorst (D)
- 4 Django Warmerdam (D)
- 12 Arthur Zagre (D)
- 6 Xander Blomme (M)
- 15 Noah Naujoks (M)
- 30 Derensili Sanches Fernandes (M)
- 10 Lance Duijvestijn (M)
- 7 Seydou Fini (M)
- 33 Jerolldino Bergraaf (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Mathijs Tielemans
- 11 Zach Booth
- 21 Jacky Donkor
- 9 Richie Omorowa
- 14 Rayvien Rosario
- 40 Edwin Danquah
- 28 Giulliano Cairo
- 32 Siem de Moes
- 24 Joshua Eijgenraam
Timeline
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24' Excelsior Goal · Normal GoalD. Sanches Fernandes · Assist: N. Naujoks
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34' Jong AZ Goal · Normal GoalRio Robbemond
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41' Jong AZ Card · Yellow CardJurre van Aken
Foul
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55' Jong AZ Card · Yellow CardJorn Berkhout
Foul
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61' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Naujoks · On: M. Tielemans
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62' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Schouten · On: B. van Duijl
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68' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2Off: Jorn Berkhout · On: A. Smits
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68' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Toppenberg · On: M. Menu
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72' Excelsior Card · Yellow CardDjango Warmerdam
Foul
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73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bergraaf · On: R. Omorowa
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73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Fini · On: J. Donkor
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73' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: Z. Booth
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78' Excelsior Card · Yellow CardI. Bronkhorst
Foul
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81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5Off: Django Warmerdam · On: Rayvien Rosario
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83' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4Off: Rio Robbemond · On: L. Lenssen
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83' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Kalisvaart · On: I. Splinter
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88' Jong AZ Goal · Normal GoalS. van Duijn · Assist: L. Lenssen
Match Stats
| Stat | Jong AZ | Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 439 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 388 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal from Excelsior’s D. Sanches Fernandes put Jong AZ on their heels but failed to hold off a strong comeback.
- ▸ Rio Robbemond's equalizer in the 34th minute sparked renewed confidence and momentum for Jong AZ, leading them to victory with van Duijn's late goal.