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Jong Ajax Edges Helmond Sport with Late Goal in Thrilling Eerste Divisie Match
Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, April 28, 2025 – Jong Ajax secured a 1-0 victory over Helmond Sport in a hard-fought match at Sportpark De Toekomst, in the 36th round of the Eerste Divisie. The game was characterized by intense play, with both teams exhibiting similar possession: Helmond Sport held 53%, while Jong Ajax controlled 47%. Despite Helmond Sport’s greater possession, Jong Ajax proved more clinical in front of goal, managing 8 shots (3 on target) compared to their opponent’s 5 (2 on target).
The first half was relatively quiet, with a yellow card each: M. Verkuijl (Jong Ajax) in the 15th minute and F. Van Den Eynden (Helmond Sport) in the 30th minute. However, the tension rose in the second half. The decisive goal arrived in the 85th minute, scored by D. Janse, who beat the Helmond Sport goalkeeper after a good assist. The final score of 1-0 reflected Jong Ajax’s efficiency, capitalizing better on their goal-scoring opportunities. In addition to the goal, Jong Ajax received another yellow card in the 77th minute. Both teams played a physical game, with 11 fouls committed by Jong Ajax and 10 by Helmond Sport.
The referee for the match was K. Puts. The victory allows Jong Ajax to continue accumulating points in their fight for the top positions in the Eerste Divisie table.
Substitutions helmond sport: at minute 46 T. Essakkati came in and S. Bisselink went out., at minute 61 T. Golliard came in and H. Ingason went out., at minute 61 M. Doudah came in and E. Ostrc went out., at minute 72 B. Van Hove came in and A. Absalem went out.
Substitutions jong ajax: at minute 71 J. Rijkhoff came in and K. Wolff went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Jong Ajax
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Helmond Sport
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