Match report

Jong AZ Defeats Helmond Sport 2–0 in Eerste Divisie

Jong AZ
Jong AZ
2–0
FT
Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
Apr 3, 2026

Jong AZ staved off Helmond Sport to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in their Eerste Divisie match. A. Smits and B. Kovacs scored the goals for Jong AZ, leading the team to a strong performance against a tenacious Helmond Sport side.

Key Facts

  • • Jong AZ won 2-0 against Helmond Sport in the Eerste Divisie
  • • A. Smits scored the first goal at minute 18
  • • B. Kovacs scored the second goal at minute 35, assisted by J. Oerip
  • • Helmond Sport's Brian Koglin received a yellow card at minute 32
  • • Jong AZ made several substitutions including F. E. Andersen and B. Budko

Lineups

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kiyani Zeggen (G)
  • 2 Jesper Zwart (D)
  • 3 Mathijs Menu (D)
  • 4 Rion Ichihara (D)
  • 5 Frej Elkjær Andersen (D)
  • 6 Nick Twisk (M)
  • 8 Bogdan Budko (M)
  • 7 Anthony Smits (M)
  • 10 Julian Oerip (M)
  • 11 Wassim Bouziane (M)
  • 9 Bendegúz Kovács (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Hessel de Wit
  • 12 Kiani Inge
  • 20 Kevin Toppenberg
  • 17 Deacon van der Klaauw
  • 19 Yoël van den Ban
  • 21 Sydney Osazuwa
  • 16 Jur Schipper
  • 14 Joeri Oud
  • 18 Bram van Driel
  • 23 Koen Schilder

Helmond Sport

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Menno Bergsen (G)
  • 20 Sem Dekkers (D)
  • 3 Flor Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 4 Brian Koglin (D)
  • 28 Dennis Vos (D)
  • 27 Amir Absalem (D)
  • 26 Noah Makanza (M)
  • 8 Pol Llonch (M)
  • 22 Alen Dizdarević (M)
  • 9 Labinot Bajrami (F)
  • 11 Lennerd Daneels (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Julian Geerts
  • 47 Dayen Geerts
  • 19 Helgi Fróði Ingason
  • 2 Justin Ogenia
  • 29 Onesime Zimuangana
  • 5 Thomas Poll
  • 6 Michel Ludwig
  • 23 Ward van Sleeuwen
  • 44 Jaden Janssen
  • 21 Hugo Wentges
  • 36 André Leipold
  • 48 Rayen van Bree

Timeline

  1. Jong AZ
    18' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Smits
  2. Helmond Sport
    32' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    Brian Koglin

    Foul

  3. Jong AZ
    35' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kovacs · Assist: J. Oerip
  4. Jong AZ
    60' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. E. Andersen · On: K. Inge
  5. Jong AZ
    60' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Budko · On: H. de Wit
  6. Helmond Sport
    62' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bajrami · On: J. Geerts
  7. Helmond Sport
    62' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pol Llonch · On: D. Geerts
  8. Jong AZ
    68' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Smits · On: D. van der Klaauw
  9. Jong AZ
    68' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Bouziane · On: K. Toppenberg
  10. Helmond Sport
    73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Dekkers · On: J. Ogenia
  11. Helmond Sport
    73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Makanza · On: H. Ingason
  12. Helmond Sport
    77' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    A. Absalem
  13. Helmond Sport
    80' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    F. Van Den Eynden

    Foul

  14. Helmond Sport
    82' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ogenia

    Foul

  15. Helmond Sport
    85' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Absalem · On: O. Zimuangana

Match Stats

Stat Jong AZ Helmond Sport
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 431 460
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 360 386
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Smits opened the scoring for Jong AZ at minute 18, setting a strong momentum for the home side
  • ▸ B. Kovacs doubled the lead at minute 35, making it difficult for Helmond Sport to mount a comeback