Match report

Jong AZ and Den Bosch Battle to a 2-2 Draw in Eerste Divisie

Jong AZ
Jong AZ
2–2
FT
Den Bosch
Den Bosch
Feb 23, 2026

Jong AZ and Den Bosch clashed in a thrilling match, ending with both teams sharing the points after a 2-2 draw. The game saw early pressure from Den Bosch, who opened the scoring through J. Fortes, but Jong AZ fought back, securing an equalizer via S. Osazuwa before E. Semedo put Den Bosch ahead again. In stoppage time, J. Oerip's goal ensured a dramatic conclusion to the match.

Key Facts

  • • Den Bosch took an early lead through J. Fortes in the 13th minute.
  • • Jong AZ equalized with a goal from S. Osazuwa at the 66-minute mark.
  • • E. Semedo scored for Den Bosch to restore their lead in the 80th minute.
  • • J. Oerip secured an equalizer for Jong AZ just as time expired.

Lineups

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kiyani Zeggen (G)
  • 2 Jesper Zwart (D)
  • 3 Rion Ichihara (D)
  • 4 Maxim Dekker (D)
  • 5 Frej Elkjær Andersen (D)
  • 8 Rio Robbemond (M)
  • 6 Enoch Mastoras (M)
  • 7 Deacon van der Klaauw (M)
  • 10 Kevin Toppenberg (M)
  • 11 Anthony Smits (M)
  • 9 Yoël van den Ban (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Julian Oerip
  • 15 Jeremiah Esajas
  • 19 Sydney Osazuwa
  • 16 Koen Schilder
  • 14 Mathijs Menu
  • 12 Joeri Oud
  • 17 Bram van Driel
  • 18 Rayan Zekri

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 36 Pepijn van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 Jeffrey Fortes (D)
  • 4 Teun van Grunsven (D)
  • 3 Stan Maas (D)
  • 5 Nick de Groot (D)
  • 10 Thijs van Leeuwen (M)
  • 6 Kevin Felida (M)
  • 33 Mees Laros (M)
  • 15 Jack De Vries (F)
  • 9 Sebastian Karlsson Grach (F)
  • 8 Kévin Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Emian-Johar Semedo
  • 1 Mees Bakker
  • 48 Roel van Balsfoort
  • 47 Sheddy Barglan
  • 42 Luc van Koeverden
  • 16 Bohao Wang
  • 40 Ilias Boumassaoudi
  • 26 Zaid el Bakkali
  • 7 Genrich Sillé

Timeline

  1. Den Bosch
    13' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Fortes · Assist: K. Monzialo
  2. Jong AZ
    44' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zwart

    Foul

  3. Den Bosch
    45' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    T. van Grunsven

    Foul

  4. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Mastoras · On: J. Oerip
  5. Den Bosch
    57' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Monzialo · On: E. Semedo
  6. Jong AZ
    66' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. van der Klaauw · On: S. Osazuwa
  7. Jong AZ
    66' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Osazuwa · Assist: J. Oerip
  8. Jong AZ
    66' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. E. Andersen · On: Jeremiah Esajas
  9. Den Bosch
    72' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van Leeuwen · On: I. Boumassaoudi
  10. Jong AZ
    76' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Smits · On: R. Zekri
  11. Den Bosch
    80' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Semedo · Assist: N. de Groot
  12. Jong AZ
    86' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    S. Osazuwa

    Foul

  13. Den Bosch
    88' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Karlsson Grach · On: B. Wang
  14. Jong AZ
    90'+1 Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Oerip · Assist: R. Ichihara

Match Stats

Stat Jong AZ Den Bosch
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 88% 74%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 584 276
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 512 203
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Fortes set a positive tone for Den Bosch but did not deter Jong AZ from mounting a comeback.
  • ▸ S. Osazuwa's equalizer at the hour mark marked a turning point, boosting Jong AZ’s morale and setting up an intense final half-hour of play.