Match report

Almere City FC Defeats Jong Utrecht 3-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
1–3
FT
Almere City FC
Almere City FC
May 7, 2021

Almere City FC stunned Jong Utrecht with a 3-1 victory in a crucial Eerste Divisie match, putting pressure on their rivals. Goals from Daniel Breedijk, J. Yeboah, and I. Alhaft sealed the win, while O. Velanas scored a consolation goal for Jong Utrecht. The visitors capitalized on early momentum to secure a commanding lead before holding off a late surge from their opponents.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Jong Utrecht 1–3 Almere City FC
  • Daniel Breedijk scored from a penalty in the 26th minute
  • J. Yeboah added to the lead with a goal in the 32nd minute
  • O. Velanas pulled one back for Jong Utrecht in the 46th minute
  • I. Alhaft sealed the victory with a goal in the 77th minute

Lineups

Jong Utrecht

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Paes (G)
  • 5 G. Çulhacı (D)
  • 2 M. Pabai (D)
  • 3 R. Kluivert (D)
  • 8 D. van den Berg (M)
  • 6 A. Lottin (M)
  • 11 O. Alou (M)
  • 14 J. Mukeh (D)
  • 7 M. Sylla (M)
  • 9 J. Hilterman (F)
  • 10 M. Rijks (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 O. Velanas
  • 19 R. Huizing
  • 15 R. Meissen
  • 12 D. van der Kust
  • 21 A. Oehlers
  • 20 Y. Ikeshita
  • 23 T. Pieters
  • 17 R. El Barjiji
  • 16 J. Ruijgrok
  • 22 D. Sanches Fernandes

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Woud (G)
  • 4 F. Helstrup (D)
  • 14 D. Mirani (D)
  • 15 D. Breedijk (D)
  • 8 R. Koolwijk (M)
  • 6 T. Receveur (M)
  • 18 S. Tunga (D)
  • 25 J. Smeets (M)
  • 9 T. Verheydt (F)
  • 11 I. Alhaft (F)
  • 39 J. Yeboah (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 S. Resink
  • 20 O. Bouyaghlafen
  • 26 R. Mannes
  • 17 A. Bensabouh
  • 24 M. Kaandorp
  • 5 D. Blackson
  • 1 A. Etemadi
  • 29 G. Gauna
  • 19 J. Puriel

Timeline

  1. Almere City FC
    26' Almere City FC Goal · Penalty
    Daniel Breedijk
  2. Almere City FC
    32' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Yeboah · Assist: T. Verheydt
  3. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Receveur · On: S. Resink
  4. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pabai · On: Raymond Huizing
  5. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joshua Mukeh · On: R. Meissen
  6. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Velanas · Assist: M. Rijks
  7. Almere City FC
    61' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Yeboah · On: O. Bouyaghlafen
  8. Almere City FC
    72' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tunga · On: R. Mannes
  9. Jong Utrecht
    75' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Çulhacı · On: D. van der Kust
  10. Almere City FC
    77' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Alhaft · Assist: S. Resink
  11. Jong Utrecht
    79' Jong Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    O. Velanas

    Foul

  12. Jong Utrecht
    82' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Alou · On: A. Oehlers
  13. Almere City FC
    84' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Smeets · On: A. Bensabouh
  14. Almere City FC
    84' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Alhaft · On: M. Kaandorp

Match Stats

Stat Jong Utrecht Almere City FC
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 402 443
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 301 352
Shots Inside Box 8 13
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • Almere City FC capitalized on early opportunities, scoring from a penalty and a quick follow-up goal to establish a 2-0 lead by the 32nd minute, setting the tone for the match
  • Jong Utrecht responded with a goal in the 46th minute but could not maintain momentum, allowing Almere City FC to regain control and secure the win with a late goal in the 77th minute