Match report

Emmen Stuns Jong AZ 3-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Jong AZ
Jong AZ
2–3
FT
Emmen
Emmen
Mar 9, 2026

Emmen stunned Jong AZ with a 3-2 victory in an exhilarating Eerste Divisie match, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen. Despite Jong AZ's spirited response, including goals from A. Oufkir and B. Kovacs, Emmen maintained their lead through crucial strikes by C. Staring, F. Gerezgiher, and S. van Manen.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen scored first through C. Staring (18'), assisted by R. Postema.
  • • A. Oufkir equalized for Jong AZ (35').
  • • F. Gerezgiher (45'+1) and S. van Manen (77') scored for Emmen, with the latter assisted by Gerezgiher.
  • • B. Kovacs (54') netted the second goal for Jong AZ, assisted by W. Bouziane.

Lineups

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jur Schipper (G)
  • 2 Mathijs Menu (D)
  • 3 Andrea Natali (D)
  • 4 Maxim Dekker (D)
  • 5 Frej Elkjær Andersen (D)
  • 6 Rio Robbemond (M)
  • 8 Kasper Boogaard (M)
  • 7 Ayoub Oufkir (M)
  • 10 Matěj Šín (M)
  • 11 Wassim Bouziane (M)
  • 9 Mexx Meerdink (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Kiyani Zeggen
  • 19 Bendegúz Kovács
  • 17 Jasper Hartog
  • 20 Julian Oerip
  • 21 Anthony Smits
  • 23 Koen Schilder
  • 15 Jeremiah Esajas
  • 12 Kiani Inge
  • 22 Joeri Oud
  • 14 Nick Twisk
  • 18 Deacon van der Klaauw

Emmen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Luca Unbehaun (G)
  • 22 Daniël Beukers (D)
  • 3 Philip Sondergaard (D)
  • 2 Joshua Mukeh (D)
  • 17 Lukas Larsen (D)
  • 25 Rodney Kongolo (M)
  • 6 Casper Staring (M)
  • 77 Filimon Gerezgiher (M)
  • 8 Alaa Bakir (M)
  • 10 Vicente Besuijen (M)
  • 9 Romano Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Djenahro Nunumete
  • 12 Freddy Quispel
  • 34 Gijs Bolk
  • 5 Tim Geypens
  • 14 Stan van Manen
  • 16 Kevin Norder
  • 1 Koen Bucker
  • 4 Christian Østergaard
  • 26 Dim Otten
  • 30 Alessandro Hojabrpour
  • 18 Franck Evina
  • 29 Agon Sadiku

Timeline

  1. Emmen
    18' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Staring · Assist: R. Postema
  2. Jong AZ
    35' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oufkir
  3. Emmen
    45'+1 Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Gerezgiher · Assist: Lukas Larsen
  4. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Schipper · On: Zeggen Kiyani
  5. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Meerdink · On: B. Kovacs
  6. Jong AZ
    54' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kovacs · Assist: W. Bouziane
  7. Emmen
    59' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kongolo · On: D. Nunumete
  8. Emmen
    59' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bakir · On: F. Quispel
  9. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Oufkir · On: J. Hartog
  10. Emmen
    68' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lukas Larsen · On: G. Bolk
  11. Jong AZ
    72' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rio Robbemond · On: J. Oerip
  12. Emmen
    76' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Besuijen · On: T. Geypens
  13. Emmen
    77' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. van Manen
  14. Emmen
    77' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Gerezgiher · On: S. van Manen
  15. Emmen
    84' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Joshua Mukeh

    Argument

  16. Jong AZ
    86' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Bouziane · On: A. Smits

Match Stats

Stat Jong AZ Emmen
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 394 413
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 324 331
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen's early goal by Staring set the tone, giving them the initiative in the Eerste Divisie match.
  • ▸ Jong AZ's quick equalizer through Oufkir just 17 minutes later sparked a fierce battle, but Emmen's second goal by Gerezgiher just before halftime was crucial in maintaining their lead.
  • ▸ Van Manen's late goal for Emmen (77') sealed their victory, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on key moments in the match.