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“Jasper Hartog opens the scoring for Jong AZ with a well-taken goal to give the visitors the early advantage”
Pivotal“Anthony Smits doubles Jong AZ's lead just before half-time, leaving ADO with a mountain to climb”
Pivotal“ADO make two immediate substitutions at half-time in a desperate attempt to salvage the match”
“Diogo Tomas pulls one back for ADO Den Haag, briefly offering hope of a comeback”
“Jasper Hartog scores his second goal to restore Jong AZ's two-goal cushion and effectively seal the victory”
Pivotal
ADO Den Haag
Jong AZ
Jong AZ delivered a commanding away performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on ADO Den Haag at home. Jasper Hartog was the standout performer for the visitors, netting twice including the crucial opener after 24 minutes that set the tone. ADO's evening went from bad to worse as Anthony Smits doubled the lead before half-time, and despite wholesale changes at the break, the hosts could only muster a consolation through Diogo Tomas on 80 minutes. Jong AZ sealed their emphatic victory with late strikes from Hartog and substitute Deacon van der Klaauw, highlighting the gulf in quality between the sides and dealing a significant blow to ADO's league ambitions.
League leaders ADO Den Haag welcome 17th-placed Jong AZ to WerkTalent Stadion in a clash that could extend their title push. The hosts boast an impressive 70% home win rate and demolished Jong AZ 4-0 in their previous meeting this season.
