Match report

FC Eindhoven Defeats Jong AZ 3-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
3–2
FT
Jong AZ
Jong AZ
Dec 19, 2025

FC Eindhoven held off a determined Jong AZ comeback to secure a hard-fought 3-2 win, maintaining their strong form in the Eerste Divisie. S. Blummel opened the scoring early on, followed by T. Douglas and R. Janga adding crucial goals for FC Eindhoven, including a penalty in the second half. Despite Jong AZ's efforts to level the match through goals from J. Hartog and M. Menu, FC Eindhoven managed to hang on to the lead.

Key Facts

  • • FC Eindhoven 3 - 2 Jong AZ
  • • S. Blummel scored in the 13th minute with an assist from T. Douglas
  • • T. Douglas added a goal at the 56th minute, assisted by T. Simons
  • • R. Janga converted a penalty in the 79th minute to secure victory for FC Eindhoven
  • • Jong AZ's goals came from J. Hartog (27') and M. Menu (68')

Lineups

FC Eindhoven

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Borgmans (G)
  • 22 C. Essers (D)
  • 24 O. Renfrum
  • 33 J. Neeskens (D)
  • 25 T. Douglas (D)
  • 7 S. Blummel (M)
  • 5 D. Huisman (M)
  • 8 S. Simons (M)
  • 2 T. Simons (M)
  • 9 K. van Veen (F)
  • 21 T. Muller (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Dorenbosch
  • 10 B. van Schuppen
  • 18 N. Munsters
  • 19 S. de Moes
  • 20 A. Bryson
  • 23 E. Lukoki Mateso
  • 27 J. Elbers
  • 30 D. N. Fancito
  • 31 R. van Zutphen
  • 32 R. Janga
  • 80 T. Mununga
  • 29 H. Ali

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Zeggen (G)
  • 2 S. Dekkers (D)
  • 3 M. Menu (D)
  • 4 B. van Duijl (D)
  • 5 B. Budko (D)
  • 6 N. Twisk (M)
  • 8 K. Boogaard (M)
  • 7 J. Hartog (M)
  • 10 K. Toppenberg (M)
  • 11 W. Bouziane (M)
  • 9 S. van Duijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 J. Schipper
  • 23 K. Schilder
  • 12 K. van Ouytsel
  • 14 R. Atikallah
  • 15 J. Sijbrands
  • 17 D. van der Klaauw
  • 18 A. Smits
  • 19 B. Kovacs
  • 20 R. Robbemond

Timeline

  1. FC Eindhoven
    13' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Blummel · Assist: T. Douglas
  2. FC Eindhoven
    15' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    S. Simons

    Foul

  3. FC Eindhoven
    22' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Essers · On: N. Munsters
  4. Jong AZ
    27' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hartog · Assist: Kasper Boogaard
  5. FC Eindhoven
    31' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    K. van Veen

    Foul

  6. FC Eindhoven
    46' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. van Veen · On: R. Janga
  7. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Dekkers · On: R. Atikallah
  8. FC Eindhoven
    49' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    T. Douglas

    Foul

  9. Jong AZ
    53' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    R. Atikallah

    Foul

  10. FC Eindhoven
    56' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Douglas · Assist: T. Simons
  11. Jong AZ
    65' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    M. Menu

    Foul

  12. Jong AZ
    68' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Menu · Assist: W. Bouziane
  13. FC Eindhoven
    75' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Simons · On: D. Dorenbosch
  14. FC Eindhoven
    76' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thijs Muller · On: B. van Schuppen
  15. Jong AZ
    76' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hartog · On: D. van der Klaauw
  16. Jong AZ
    77' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Bouziane · On: A. Smits
  17. Jong AZ
    79' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    A. Smits

    Argument

  18. FC Eindhoven
    79' FC Eindhoven Goal · Penalty
    R. Janga
  19. Jong AZ
    80' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Toppenberg · On: B. Kovacs
  20. Jong AZ
    83' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Budko · On: Rio Robbemond
  21. FC Eindhoven
    89' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Blummel · On: E. Lukoki Mateso

Match Stats

Stat FC Eindhoven Jong AZ
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 334 461
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 2.05 0.53
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 262 390
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Blummel's early goal gave FC Eindhoven a quick lead, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ T. Douglas' second goal in the 56th minute put FC Eindhoven two goals ahead and seemed to demoralize Jong AZ momentarily.
  • ▸ R. Janga's penalty conversion was crucial as it restored FC Eindhoven’s lead after Jong AZ had narrowed the gap, securing their victory.