Match report

Jong AZ Defeats Roda 2–0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Jong AZ
Jong AZ
2–0
FT
Roda
Roda
Apr 24, 2026

Jong AZ stunned Roda with a 2–0 victory in their Eerste Divisie clash, thanks to goals from H. de Wit and B. Kovacs. The match saw several key substitutions and a yellow card for Jong AZ’s M. Menu. The result solidifies Jong AZ's position in the Eerste Divisie standings, while Roda struggle to find their footing.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Jong AZ 2–0 Roda
  • • Goals: H. de Wit (25'), B. Kovacs (49')
  • • Yellow Card: M. Menu (43')
  • • Substitutions for Jong AZ: Y. van den Ban (62'), B. Budko (82'), J. Sijbrands (87')
  • • Substitutions for Roda: R. Wiedesheim-Paul (46'), L. Maiorano (62'), N. Crabu (62'), I. Takidine (67'), F. Janssen (76')

Lineups

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schilder (G)
  • 2 J. Zwart (D)
  • 3 M. Menu (D)
  • 4 F. E. Andersen (D)
  • 5 K. Inge (D)
  • 6 N. Twisk (M)
  • 8 H. de Wit (M)
  • 7 A. Smits (M)
  • 10 J. Oerip (M)
  • 11 W. Bouziane (M)
  • 9 B. Kovacs (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Schipper
  • 16 K. Zeggen
  • 24 Y. van den Ban
  • 20 K. Toppenberg
  • 18 B. Budko
  • 21 B. van Driel
  • 14 K. van Ouytsel
  • 22 J. Sijbrands
  • 15 J. Esajas
  • 17 D. van der Klaauw
  • 19 S. Osazuwa

Roda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 B. Zich (G)
  • 4 Y. Stevelmans (D)
  • 2 J. Timmermans (D)
  • 3 K. Van Mieghem
  • 26 R. El Meliani (D)
  • 24 J. Deom (M)
  • 20 R. Leijten (M)
  • 7 C. Seedorf (M)
  • 17 D. Lajud Martinez (M)
  • 27 T. Kalinauskas (M)
  • 16 J. Cooper-Love (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Steins
  • 30 M. Stojcevic
  • 29 I. Takidine
  • 34 L. Maiorano
  • 19 R. Wiedesheim-Paul
  • 35 F. Janssen
  • 5 D. Aslachanov
  • 6 N. Crabu

Timeline

  1. Jong AZ
    25' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    H. de Wit
  2. Jong AZ
    43' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    M. Menu

    Foul

  3. Roda
    46' Roda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cooper-Love · On: R. Wiedesheim-Paul
  4. Jong AZ
    49' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kovacs
  5. Jong AZ
    62' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Kovacs · On: Y. van den Ban
  6. Roda
    62' Roda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Seedorf · On: L. Maiorano
  7. Roda
    62' Roda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Deom · On: N. Crabu
  8. Roda
    67' Roda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kalinauskas · On: I. Takidine
  9. Roda
    76' Roda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Leijten · On: F. Janssen
  10. Jong AZ
    82' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. de Wit · On: B. Budko
  11. Jong AZ
    87' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Twisk · On: J. Sijbrands

Match Stats

Stat Jong AZ Roda
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 10
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 457 304
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 18 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 400 236
Shots Inside Box 21 5
Saves 4 16
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. de Wit's early goal at the 25th minute set the tone for Jong AZ, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ B. Kovacs' goal in the 49th minute effectively sealed the match, despite several substitutions by both teams.