Match report
Cambuur Defeats Jong Ajax 2–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Jong Ajax
1–2
FT
Cambuur
Feb 16, 2026
Cambuur secured an important win over Jong Ajax, maintaining their form in the Eerste Divisie. The match was marred by several yellow cards and substitutions on both sides, but it was M. Diemers' penalty at the 16th minute that gave Cambuur a crucial early lead. Despite Joeri Heerkens of Jong Ajax facing disciplinary action with a yellow card in the first half, the young talent showed resilience scoring through M. Abdalla to level the match at 84 minutes. However, I. Baouf's goal three minutes l
Key Facts
- • Final score: Jong Ajax 1–2 Cambuur
- • M. Diemers scored a penalty at minute 16 for Cambuur.
- • Joeri Heerkens received a yellow card for Jong Ajax in the first half.
- • Jong Ajax equalized through M. Abdalla at minute 84 with an assist from S. Vink.
- • I. Baouf secured the victory for Cambuur at minute 88.
Lineups
Jong Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Heerkens (G)
- 2 A. Appiah (D)
- 3 A. Bouwman (D)
- 4 M. van der Lans (D)
- 5 E. Butera (D)
- 10 T. Peters (M)
- 6 R. van de Pavert (M)
- 8 M. Abdalla (M)
- 7 A. Ouazane (F)
- 9 D. Konadu (F)
- 11 D. O'Niel (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. el Hani
- 22 D. Kalokoh
- 24 S. Vink
- 21 Z. Ouazane
- 20 L. Acheampong
- 23 L. Messori
- 18 K. Kasanwirjo
- 16 M. Muzungu
- 19 D. van der Vaart
- 17 L. Jetten
- 15 J. Johnson
- 25 P. Nash
Cambuur
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Jansen (G)
- 16 R. Mulders (D)
- 4 I. Baouf (D)
- 6 J. Amofa (D)
- 22 T. Galvez (D)
- 26 I. Ferrah (M)
- 8 N. Souren (M)
- 10 M. Diemers (M)
- 7 R. Balk (F)
- 18 T. Rolke (F)
- 11 O. Sjostrand (F)
Substitutes
- 21 J. Meijster
- 9 K. Visser
- 24 T. Jonker
- 48 W. van der Heide
- 31 M. Kalisvaart
- 14 J. van der Sande
- 13 N. Binder
- 3 J. Berkhout
- 2 D. Jermoumi
- 27 W. Kooistra
- 25 B. Marsman
- 19 I. Henstra
Timeline
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16' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow CardJoeri Heerkens
Foul
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16' Cambuur Goal · PenaltyM. Diemers
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37' Cambuur Card · Yellow CardNicky Souren
Foul
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46' Cambuur subst · Substitution 1Off: Nicky Souren · On: Jorn Berkhout
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62' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Konadu · On: S. Vink
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62' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: R. van de Pavert · On: Jinairo Johnson
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62' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Peters · On: P. Nash
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64' Cambuur subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Rolke · On: J. van der Sande
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64' Cambuur subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Sjostrand · On: I. Henstra
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65' Cambuur Card · Yellow CardJ. van der Sande
Foul
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74' Cambuur Card · Yellow CardT. Galvez
Foul
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75' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ouazane · On: D. van der Vaart
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78' Cambuur subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Ferrah · On: W. Kooistra
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82' Cambuur subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Mulders · On: D. Jermoumi
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84' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal GoalM. Abdalla · Assist: S. Vink
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85' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: D. O'Niel · On: Z. Ouazane
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88' Cambuur Goal · Normal GoalI. Baouf · Assist: M. Diemers
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90'+1 Cambuur Card · Yellow CardI. Henstra
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Jong Ajax | Cambuur |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 83% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 385 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 298 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 11 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cambuur took a crucial early lead after M. Diemers scored a penalty in the 16th minute, putting pressure on Jong Ajax from the start.
- ▸ Jong Ajax responded with determination and equalized through M. Abdalla at the 84-minute mark, but I. Baouf's goal just three minutes later secured Cambuur's victory.