Match report

Jong AZ Defeats Almere City FC 3-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Almere City FC
Almere City FC
0–3
FT
Jong AZ
Jong AZ
May 6, 2022

Jong AZ overpowered Almere City FC with a resolute defensive display and clinical finishing to secure a clean sheet victory in the Eerste Divisie. Despite early substitutions on both sides, Jong AZ capitalized on their opportunities to score three goals and seal a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Almere City FC 0–3 Jong AZ
  • • Goal Scorers for Jong AZ: M. Meerdink (68'), M. Taabouni (77', Penalty)
  • • Substitutions for Almere City FC: B. van Hoeven, M. Pouwels, S. Resink, R. Leeuwin
  • • Yellow Cards: Nordin Bakker (Almere City FC), J. Puriël (Almere City FC)

Lineups

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Bakker (G)
  • 3 R. Leeuwin (D)
  • 2 B. van Vlerken (D)
  • 46 T. Poll (D)
  • 17 J. Jacobs (D)
  • 8 D. Post (M)
  • 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
  • 28 S. Resink (M)
  • 11 I. Alhaft (F)
  • 21 B. van Hoeven (F)
  • 9 M. Pouwels (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Kromah
  • 19 J. Arweiler
  • 34 T. Wildeboer
  • 32 J. Puriel
  • 23 F. Hammouti
  • 1 A. Etemadi
  • 24 S. Keller
  • 4 F. Helstrup
  • 29 G. Gauna
  • 33 J. Ritmeester van de Kamp
  • 31 J. Zimmerman
  • 35 J. Rullens

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Reus (G)
  • 2 R. Lathouwers (D)
  • 3 T. Velthuis (D)
  • 5 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 4 M. Dekker (D)
  • 10 M. Taabouni (M)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 7 F. de Jong (F)
  • 8 Z. Buurmeester (M)
  • 9 J. Duin (F)
  • 11 E. Poku (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 I. Griffith
  • 19 M. Meerdink
  • 20 M. van Brederode
  • 12 Q. Dekkers
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 18 B. Franken
  • 16 M. Bakker
  • 17 R. Kewal
  • 22 S. Allouch
  • 14 W. Goes

Timeline

  1. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. van Hoeven · On: L. Kromah
  2. Jong AZ
    51' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    F. de Jong

    Foul

  3. Almere City FC
    56' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pouwels · On: J. Arweiler
  4. Almere City FC
    58' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Nordin Bakker

    Handball

  5. Jong AZ
    65' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Koopmeiners · On: I. Griffith
  6. Jong AZ
    65' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Duin · On: M. Meerdink
  7. Jong AZ
    66' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Poku · On: M. van Brederode
  8. Jong AZ
    68' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Meerdink · Assist: Z. Buurmeester
  9. Almere City FC
    72' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Resink · On: T. Wildeboer
  10. Jong AZ
    72' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Lathouwers · On: Q. Dekkers
  11. Almere City FC
    77' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Leeuwin · On: Faris Hammouti
  12. Jong AZ
    77' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Taabouni · Assist: Q. Dekkers
  13. Almere City FC
    82' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    J. Puriël

    Foul

  14. Jong AZ
    84' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: M. Engel
  15. Jong AZ
    87' Jong AZ Goal · Penalty
    M. Taabouni

Match Stats

Stat Almere City FC Jong AZ
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 72% 72%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 397 382
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 284 275
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Jong AZ when M. Meerdink scored the opening goal in the 68th minute, breaking Almere City's resistance.
  • ▸ M. Taabouni’s second and third goals for Jong AZ, including a penalty in the 77th minute, effectively sealed the outcome despite several substitutions on both sides.