Match report

Almere City FC Defeats MVV 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Almere City FC
Almere City FC
1–0
FT
MVV
MVV
May 19, 2023

Almere City FC narrowly defeated MVV 1-0 in an intense match, thanks to a goal from Álvaro Peña. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, the team maintained their lead for the duration of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Almere City FC secured victory with a single goal by Álvaro Peña in the 75th minute.
  • • T. Barbet received a yellow card for Almere City FC at 37 minutes due to an argument.
  • • Pascu was substituted out and later given a yellow card for a foul at 62 minutes.
  • • MVV made two substitutions late in the game with N. El Basri replacing M. Remans, and T. van Bommel coming on for O. Džepar.

Lineups

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bakker (G)
  • 46 N. Grootfaam (D)
  • 4 D. van Bruggen (D)
  • 22 T. Barbet (D)
  • 23 Manel Royo (D)
  • 8 D. Post (M)
  • 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
  • 18 Álvaro Peña (M)
  • 28 S. Resink (F)
  • 14 Pascu (F)
  • 7 A. Limbombe (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Smeets
  • 32 J. Puriël
  • 11 I. Alhaft
  • 39 J. Ritmeester van de Kamp
  • 9 J. Hilterman
  • 5 T. Poll
  • 40 A. Etemadi
  • 3 J. Jacobs
  • 27 R. van La Parra
  • 36 T. Noslin
  • 26 S. Keller
  • 34 T. Wildeboer

MVV

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Matthys (G)
  • 6 C. Essers (D)
  • 2 R. Van Helden (D)
  • 4 M. Waem (D)
  • 3 R. Zeegers (D)
  • 8 N. Souren (M)
  • 11 O. Džepar (M)
  • 7 S. Blummel (M)
  • 16 J. Steuckers (M)
  • 9 M. Remans (M)
  • 22 D. Rocha (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 N. El Basri
  • 17 T. van Bommel
  • 32 T. Zeegers
  • 28 J. Vijgen
  • 5 L. Schenk
  • 1 T. Lambrix
  • 24 S. Penders
  • 27 R. El Azrak
  • 23 L. Ancion
  • 15 L. Noviello

Timeline

  1. Almere City FC
    37' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    T. Barbet

    Argument

  2. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Post · On: J. Smeets
  3. Almere City FC
    57' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Grootfaam · On: J. Puriël
  4. Almere City FC
    62' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Pascu

    Foul

  5. Almere City FC
    68' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pascu · On: I. Alhaft
  6. Almere City FC
    68' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Resink · On: J. Ritmeester van de Kamp
  7. Almere City FC
    73' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Limbombe · On: J. Hilterman
  8. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Álvaro Peña
  9. MVV
    81' MVV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Remans · On: N. El Basri
  10. MVV
    85' MVV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Džepar · On: T. van Bommel

Match Stats

Stat Almere City FC MVV
Fouls 12 4
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 490 450
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 374 338
Shots Inside Box 9 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to T. Barbet highlighted a contentious moment in the match.
  • ▸ Álvaro Peña's goal at 75 minutes was pivotal, breaking MVV’s defensive resolve and securing Almere City FC's victory.