Dordrecht clinched a 2-1 victory against Jong AZ at the AFAS Trainingscomplex in the 26th round of the Eerste Divisie. Argyrios Darelas opened the scoring in the 27th minute for Dordrecht, setting the tone for a challenging match. Despite Jong AZ's dominant 60% possession, they struggled to convert their chances into goals.
Dordrecht Capitalizes on Key Moments
The first half saw Dordrecht take the lead through Darelas, assisted by Seung-gyun Bae. An early yellow card for Dordrecht's D. Yoon in the 8th minute set a tense atmosphere, but the visitors managed to maintain their composure. Jong AZ's M. Dekker also saw yellow in the 35th minute, indicating the physicality on display.
Jong AZ's Response Falls Short
After the break, Yoël van den Ban equalized for Jong AZ in the 47th minute, bringing hope to the home side. However, a calamitous own goal by J. Schipper in the 62nd minute restored the lead to Dordrecht. Despite Jong AZ's efforts, including 14 total shots and 543 passes with an 85% accuracy, they were unable to find the equalizer.
Dordrecht's Tactical Edge
Dordrecht effectively utilized a 3-4-1-2 formation to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Their defensive resilience and strategic substitutions in the second half, including bringing in J. de Bie and S. Carrillo, helped secure their lead.
Looking Forward
Jong AZ, despite their possession advantage, find themselves needing to capitalize better on their scoring opportunities. For Dordrecht, this win represents a significant boost, reflecting their recent form where they've managed to secure crucial results against expectations.
