Match report

Waalwijk Defeats Jong AZ 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Waalwijk
Waalwijk
2–1
FT
Jong AZ
Jong AZ
Mar 13, 2026

In a dominant performance, Waalwijk secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Jong AZ in their Eerste Divisie encounter. H. Kuster and J. Uneken, with an assist from D. Cleonise, scored early goals for Waalwijk, setting the tone for the match. Despite a late response from Jong AZ through F. E. Andersen's goal, Waalwijk managed to hold on for the win, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline.

Key Facts

  • • Waalwijk's H. Kuster scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute
  • • J. Uneken added a second for Waalwijk in the 14th minute, assisted by D. Cleonise
  • • F. E. Andersen reduced the deficit for Jong AZ in the 40th minute
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Waalwijk bringing on R. Fage and T. van der Leij
  • • Jong AZ's substitutions included Rio Robbemond and N. Twisk

Lineups

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Mark Spenkelink (G)
  • 55 Nazjir Held (D)
  • 3 Roshon van Eijma (D)
  • 15 Luuk Wouters (D)
  • 25 Melle Witteveen (D)
  • 7 Denilho Cleonise (M)
  • 35 Loek Postma (M)
  • 6 Godfried Roemeratoe (M)
  • 12 Ryan Fage (M)
  • 20 Harrie Kuster (F)
  • 9 Jesper Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Jean-Paul Boëtius
  • 8 Daniel van Kaam
  • 30 Yorem van der Veen
  • 11 Tim van der Leij
  • 26 Tom Bramel
  • 1 Yanick van Osch
  • 18 Rein van Hedel
  • 28 Quentin van Beekveld
  • 10 Richard van der Venne
  • 29 Michiel Kramer

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kiyani Zeggen (G)
  • 2 Jesper Zwart (D)
  • 3 Rion Ichihara (D)
  • 4 Maxim Dekker (D)
  • 5 Frej Elkjær Andersen (D)
  • 8 Rio Robbemond (M)
  • 6 Nick Twisk (M)
  • 7 Deacon van der Klaauw (M)
  • 10 Julian Oerip (M)
  • 11 Jasper Hartog (M)
  • 9 Bendegúz Kovács (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Wassim Bouziane
  • 14 Mathijs Menu
  • 18 Bogdan Budko
  • 17 Hessel de Wit
  • 19 Yoël van den Ban
  • 16 Koen Schilder
  • 23 Jur Schipper
  • 15 Jeremiah Esajas
  • 24 Joeri Oud
  • 12 Kiani Inge
  • 22 Bram van Driel
  • 21 Anthony Smits

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    2' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kuster
  2. Waalwijk
    14' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Uneken · Assist: D. Cleonise
  3. Jong AZ
    40' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    F. E. Andersen · Assist: R. Ichihara
  4. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. van der Klaauw · On: W. Bouziane
  5. Waalwijk
    61' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Fage · On: J. Boetius
  6. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Twisk · On: B. Budko
  7. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Oerip · On: H. de Wit
  8. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ichihara · On: M. Menu
  9. Jong AZ
    68' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rio Robbemond · On: Y. van den Ban
  10. Waalwijk
    75' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Uneken · On: T. van der Leij

Match Stats

Stat Waalwijk Jong AZ
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 487 454
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 415 379
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early 2-0 lead by Waalwijk within the first 14 minutes set the stage for their victory
  • ▸ Jong AZ's late goal by F. E. Andersen in the 40th minute sparked a comeback attempt but couldn't overturn the deficit