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Jong AZ defeats Excelsior in a thrilling match
Jong AZ overcame Excelsior with a score of 3-4 in an exciting match at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in Rotterdam. The match was characterized by a flurry of goals and yellow cards, with both teams seeking victory from the first minute.
Jong AZ started the match with great strength, scoring two goals in the first 11 minutes thanks to Kjeld Smit and Reda Daal. However, Excelsior didn’t give up and managed to close the gap with a penalty converted by Randy Omorowa in the 19th minute.
The second half was even more exciting. Excelsior equalized in the 65th minute with a goal from Nico Naujoks, and then turned the score around in the 76th minute with a goal from Diego Sanches Fernandes. Jong AZ, however, didn’t give up and equalized again in the 90th minute with a penalty scored by Kjeld Smit. In the last minute of the match, Diego Sanches Fernandes scored again for Excelsior, giving the away team the final victory.
Jong AZ dominated possession (55%) and made more shots on goal (4) than Excelsior (7). Excelsior, in turn, managed more shots in total (21) than Jong AZ (7). Both teams committed several fouls, with Jong AZ accumulating 11 and Excelsior 15. Also, both teams received three yellow cards.
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Substitutions excelsior: at minute 46 S. de Moes came in and A. Zagre went out., at minute 71 Z. Booth came in and J. Donkor went out., at minute 71 D. Sanches Fernandes came in and S. Fini went out., at minute 85 J. Armantrading came in and R. Omorowa went out.
Substitutions jong az: at minute 56 S. Dekkers came in and J. Esajas went out., at minute 66 J. Oud came in and M. Engel went out., at minute 77 K. Boogaard came in and J. Kalisvaart went out., at minute 77 A. Smits came in and L. Zeefuik went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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