Early yellow cards were issued to VVV-Venlo's Layee Kromah and Lars de Blok.
Jong AZ controlled much of the game, with Van den Ban's second-half brace sealing the win before a late consolation goal for the hosts.
Jong AZ secured a decisive away victory at the Seacon Stadion – De Koel.
Historically, Jong AZ has dominated this matchup, winning 7 of the last 9 encounters.
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