Match report
De Graafschap Stuns Jong Ajax 4-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
De Graafschap
4–0
FT
Jong Ajax
Feb 6, 2026
De Graafschap stuns the visiting Jong Ajax side with a convincing 4-0 win in their Eerste Divisie clash. Goals from Reuven Niemeijer, N. Eggens (2), and K. Kwint were enough to overpower a lackluster performance by Jong Ajax.
Key Facts
- • De Graafschap 4–0 Jong Ajax in Eerste Divisie match.
- • Goals scored by Reuven Niemeijer (15'), N. Eggens (47', 55'), and K. Kwint (75').
- • Jong Ajax's E. Butera and D. van der Vaart received yellow cards in the first half.
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 2 N. Martens (D)
- 18 S. Bultman (D)
- 15 T. Kok (D)
- 5 L. Schoppema (D)
- 17 N. Kaninda (M)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 22 F. de Jong (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (F)
- 9 N. Eggens (F)
Substitutes
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 12 S. Kremers
- 27 N. Ahmeti
- 6 M. Smits
- 20 T. Braem
- 21 K. Symons
- 7 J. Simons
- 32 S. Broker
- 38 D. Eijken
- 29 T. Grotenhuis
- 40 K. Kwint
Jong Ajax
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Reverson (G)
- 2 A. Appiah (D)
- 3 M. van der Lans (D)
- 4 J. Johnson (D)
- 5 E. Butera (D)
- 7 D. van der Vaart (M)
- 6 T. Peters (M)
- 8 M. Abdalla (M)
- 11 D. O'Niel (M)
- 9 S. Vink (F)
- 10 A. Ouazane (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. el Hani
- 21 D. Kalokoh
- 20 Z. Ouazane
- 18 L. Beekman
- 23 L. Messori
- 15 K. Kasanwirjo
- 16 M. Muzungu
- 19 T. Romers
- 17 L. Jetten
- 22 P. Nash
Timeline
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15' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalReuven Niemeijer · Assist: N. Kaninda -
24' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow CardE. ButeraFoul
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45' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow CardD. van der VaartFoul
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46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: Avery Appiah · On: K. Kasanwirjo -
47' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalN. Eggens · Assist: N. Kaninda -
55' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalN. Eggens · Assist: F. de Jong -
61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Martens · On: K. Symons -
61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: Teun Gijselhart · On: D. Eijken -
69' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: Unknown player · On: L. Beekman -
70' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Peters · On: Z. Ouazane -
70' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Eggens · On: K. Kwint -
75' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalK. Kwint · Assist: J. Simons -
78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: M. Smits -
79' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: D. O'Niel · On: D. Kalokoh
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Jong Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 6 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 471 | 349 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | 2.83 | 0.44 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 384 | 275 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reuven Niemeijer opened the scoring early at 15' with an assist from N. Kaninda, setting the tone for De Graafschap.
- ▸ N. Eggens doubled their lead just after halftime and secured his brace shortly thereafter, effectively sealing the victory.