Match report
Vitesse Defeats Jong AZ 2-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Vitesse
2–0
FT
Jong AZ
Feb 27, 2026
In an emphatic performance, Vitesse held off the youthful vigor of Jong AZ to secure a vital 2-0 victory in their Eerste Divisie clash. Vitesse's persistence was rewarded with goals from D. Hoogewerf in the first half and again later on, cementing their lead as they navigated through a series of yellow cards and substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Vitesse defeated Jong AZ 2-0 at home.
- • D. Hoogewerf scored two goals for Vitesse (45', 71').
- • S. Bonnah, Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz, and J. Pinto received yellow cards for Vitesse.
- • Jong AZ's R. Ichihara, S. Osazuwa, and Jeremiah Esajas were substituted off early in the second half.
Lineups
Vitesse
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 Connor van den Berg (G)
- 2 Solomon Bonnah (D)
- 17 Valon Zumberi (D)
- 35 Omar Achouitar (D)
- 28 Alexander Büttner (D)
- 33 Mathijs Marschalk (M)
- 21 Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz (M)
- 13 João Pinto (M)
- 19 Adam Tahaui (M)
- 7 Dillon Hoogerwerf (M)
- 9 Elias Huth (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Marco Schikora
- 20 Naoufal Bannis
- 43 Chiel Olde Keizer
- 11 Yuval Ranon
- 34 Youssef Ouallil
- 31 Maximilian Brüll
- 23 Jayden Siecker
- 22 Xiamaro Thenu
- 30 Michel Driezen
- 8 Moustafa Ashraf Moustafa
- 38 Koen te Veluwe
- 27 Nino Zonneveld
Jong AZ
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kiyani Zeggen (G)
- 2 Jesper Zwart (D)
- 3 Mathijs Menu (D)
- 4 Maxim Dekker (D)
- 5 Frej Elkjær Andersen (D)
- 6 Nick Twisk (M)
- 8 Rio Robbemond (M)
- 7 Jasper Hartog (M)
- 10 Julian Oerip (M)
- 11 Anthony Smits (M)
- 9 Yoël van den Ban (F)
Substitutes
- 15 Jeremiah Esajas
- 14 Rion Ichihara
- 19 Sydney Osazuwa
- 21 Wassim Bouziane
- 17 Deacon van der Klaauw
- 23 Koen Schilder
- 16 Jur Schipper
- 12 Joeri Oud
- 18 Bram van Driel
- 20 Tómas Johannessen
Timeline
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45'+1 Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalD. Hoogewerf
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46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Dekker · On: R. Ichihara
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46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Oerip · On: S. Osazuwa
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46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Twisk · On: Jeremiah Esajas
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60' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardS. Bonnah
Foul
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63' Jong AZ Card · Yellow CardJ. Zwart
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64' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Tahaui · On: M. Schikora
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64' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Huth · On: N. Bannis
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67' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardRicardo-Felipe Schwarz
Foul
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70' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Smits · On: W. Bouziane
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71' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalD. Hoogewerf · Assist: N. Bannis
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76' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardJ. Pinto
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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82' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Zwart · On: D. van der Klaauw
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85' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: Alexander Büttner · On: C. Olde Keizer
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85' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: Y. Ranon
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89' Vitesse subst · Substitution 5Off: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz · On: Y. Ouallil
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90'+1 Vitesse Card · Yellow CardY. Ouallil
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Vitesse | Jong AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 86% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 417 | 470 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 357 | 406 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 14 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Hoogewerf's opening goal at 45'+1 provided Vitesse with a halftime lead.
- ▸ With two goals to their name, Vitesse maintained control despite conceding yellow cards and managing substitutions effectively.