Match report

Jong Ajax and Roda Clash to a Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Eerste Divisie

Jong Ajax
Jong Ajax
2–2
FT
Roda
Roda
Jan 19, 2026

In an intense match, Jong Ajax held off Roda to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Eerste Divisie. The game featured key moments from both sides as goals by T. Peters and N. Chourak for Jong Ajax balanced out J. Cooper-Love and A. van den Hurk's efforts for Roda.

Key Facts

  • • Jong Ajax 2–2 Roda (Eerste Divisie)
  • • Goals: T. Peters (33'), N. Chourak (55') - Jong Ajax; J. Cooper-Love (24'), A. van den Hurk (35') - Roda
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Butera, M. Ibrahimovic - Jong Ajax; J. Nisbet, K. Jansen - Roda
  • • Substitutions: L. Jetten for E. Butera, P. Nash for M. Ibrahimovic, K. Wolff for N. Chourak - Jong Ajax; J. Deom for A. van den Hurk, L. Maiorano for I. Takidine - Roda

Lineups

Jong Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 52 P. Reverson (G)
  • 2 A. Appiah (D)
  • 53 M. van der Lans (D)
  • 4 M. Muzungu (D)
  • 5 E. Butera (D)
  • 8 N. Chourak (M)
  • 16 J. Johnson (M)
  • 6 T. Peters (M)
  • 7 D. O'Niel (F)
  • 9 S. Vink (F)
  • 11 P. Nash (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Setford
  • — L. Jetten
  • 15 R. van de Pavert
  • 19 M. Abdalla
  • 18 D. van der Vaart
  • — Z. Ouazane
  • 28 M. Ibrahimovic
  • 20 L. Messori
  • 22 K. Wolff
  • 21 D. Kalokoh

Roda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Treichel (G)
  • 22 J. Kruiver (D)
  • 3 M. Tol (D)
  • 15 L. Beerten (D)
  • 5 K. Jansen (D)
  • 8 J. P. Muller (M)
  • 4 J. Nisbet (M)
  • 16 J. Cooper-Love (M)
  • 11 I. Griffith (M)
  • 29 I. Takidine (M)
  • 9 A. van den Hurk (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Timmermans
  • 20 R. Leijten
  • 21 B. Zich
  • 23 J. Steins
  • 24 J. Deom
  • 26 R. El Meliani
  • 28 J. Foss
  • 34 L. Maiorano
  • 35 F. Janssen

Timeline

  1. Roda
    24' Roda Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cooper-Love · Assist: I. Griffith
  2. Jong Ajax
    33' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Peters · Assist: M. van der Lans
  3. Roda
    35' Roda Goal · Normal Goal
    A. van den Hurk · Assist: I. Griffith
  4. Jong Ajax
    40' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    E. Butera

    Foul

  5. Jong Ajax
    46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Butera · On: L. Jetten
  6. Jong Ajax
    55' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Chourak · Assist: Jinairo Johnson
  7. Roda
    66' Roda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. van den Hurk · On: J. Deom
  8. Roda
    73' Roda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Takidine · On: L. Maiorano
  9. Jong Ajax
    74' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Nash · On: M. Ibrahimovic
  10. Jong Ajax
    81' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ibrahimovic

    Foul

  11. Roda
    86' Roda Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nisbet

    Foul

  12. Jong Ajax
    86' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Chourak · On: K. Wolff
  13. Roda
    90' Roda Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jansen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Jong Ajax Roda
Fouls 19 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 85%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 489 433
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.43 2.50
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 425 367
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Roda's early goal by J. Cooper-Love in the 24th minute set the tone but was quickly answered by T. Peters scoring an equalizer at 33 minutes for Jong Ajax.
  • ▸ A. van den Hurk's second goal for Roda at 35 minutes seemed to secure their lead, yet N. Chourak's strike in the 55th minute ensured a tense conclusion.