Match report

Helmond Sport Defeats Jong Ajax 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
2–1
FT
Jong Ajax
Jong Ajax
Nov 24, 2025

Helmond Sport secured an impressive 2-1 victory over Jong Ajax in their Eerste Divisie match. The home team capitalized early with goals from M. Lukowicz and N. Makanza, despite a late response from D. Kalokoh for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Helmond Sport scored first through M. Lukowicz at 38 minutes with an assist by D. Vos.
  • • N. Makanza added to Helmond's lead, scoring in the 51st minute from A. Leipold’s assist.
  • • Jong Ajax responded in the 76th minute when D. Kalokoh found the back of the net with an assist by S. Vink.
  • • M. Lukowicz was cautioned with a yellow card for Helmond Sport at 74 minutes, followed by M. Ludwig receiving another in the final moments.

Lineups

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 24 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic (M)
  • 26 N. Makanza (M)
  • 27 A. Absalem (M)
  • 19 H. Ingason (F)
  • 16 M. Lukowicz (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • 21 H. Wentges
  • 4 B. Koglin
  • 2 J. Ogenia
  • 17 L. Semic
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 9 L. Bajrami
  • 34 T. Essakkati

Jong Ajax

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Reverson (G)
  • 2 A. Appiah (D)
  • 3 M. van der Lans (D)
  • 4 J. Amour (D)
  • 5 E. Butera (D)
  • 6 T. Peters (M)
  • 8 S. Vink (M)
  • 7 K. Wolff (M)
  • 10 N. Chourak (M)
  • 11 D. O'Niel (M)
  • 9 D. Konadu (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Setford
  • 15 K. Kasanwirjo
  • 16 S. Tilborg
  • 17 S. de Falco
  • 18 T. Romers
  • 19 L. Abildgaard
  • 20 D. Kalokoh
  • 21 Z. Ouazane

Timeline

  1. Helmond Sport
    38' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lukowicz · Assist: D. Vos
  2. Jong Ajax
    46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Avery Appiah · On: K. Kasanwirjo
  3. Helmond Sport
    51' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Makanza · Assist: A. Leipold
  4. Helmond Sport
    56' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Absalem · On: T. Essakkati
  5. Jong Ajax
    62' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Wolff · On: L. Abildgaard
  6. Jong Ajax
    62' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Konadu · On: D. Kalokoh
  7. Helmond Sport
    73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Leipold · On: J. Ogenia
  8. Helmond Sport
    73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Ingason · On: M. Ludwig
  9. Helmond Sport
    74' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lukowicz

    Foul

  10. Jong Ajax
    74' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. O'Niel · On: Z. Ouazane
  11. Jong Ajax
    76' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kalokoh · Assist: S. Vink
  12. Jong Ajax
    82' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Peters · On: T. Romers
  13. Helmond Sport
    87' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Makanza · On: L. Semic
  14. Helmond Sport
    87' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lukowicz · On: L. Bajrami
  15. Helmond Sport
    90'+4 Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ludwig

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Helmond Sport Jong Ajax
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy 81% 89%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 364 540
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 0.58 0.59
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 295 482
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Helmond Sport’s early goal by Lukowicz and subsequent lead extended by Makanza put significant pressure on Jong Ajax to respond.
  • ▸ The late goal by D. Kalokoh in the 76th minute provided hope for a comeback, but could not seal an equalizer despite multiple substitutions.