Match report

Almere City FC Defeats ADO Den Haag 1-0 in Eerste Divisie

Almere City FC
Almere City FC
1–0
FT
ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Mar 7, 2026

Almere City FC stunned ADO Den Haag with a 1-0 victory in the Eerste Divisie, capitalizing on a goal from Emanuel Poku in the 71st minute. Despite several yellow cards and a flurry of substitutions, Almere City FC's defense held firm to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Emanuel Poku scored the winning goal for Almere City FC in the 71st minute.
  • • Hamza El Dahri provided the assist for the goal.
  • • C. Peupion (ADO Den Haag) and M. de Haan (Almere City FC) received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Almere City FC made multiple substitutions, including E. Cornelisse for M. de Haan in the 65th minute.

Lineups

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Wendlinger (G)
  • 2 B. Reith (D)
  • 22 E. van de Blaak (D)
  • 4 J. Lawrence (D)
  • 16 N. Takahashi (D)
  • 8 M. de Haan (M)
  • 21 H. el Dahri (M)
  • 17 E. Poku (M)
  • 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
  • 28 R. Providence (M)
  • 9 F. Druijf

Substitutes

  • 30 J. van der Wilt
  • 12 T. Kuijsten
  • 5 T. Bijleveld
  • 3 J. Jacobs
  • 24 G. Beaumont
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 23 J. Jacobs
  • 7 B. Burgering
  • 6 E. Cornelisse
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 25 A. Sam
  • 29 B. Huisman

ADO Den Haag

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Nikiema (G)
  • 2 S. van der Sloot (D)
  • 3 P. Mulder (D)
  • 4 M. Waem (D)
  • 18 S. Sylla (D)
  • 25 J. Kilo (M)
  • 21 C. Peupion (M)
  • 8 J. Vlak (M)
  • 26 I. de Ruijter (M)
  • 19 L. Reischl (F)
  • 9 B. Fiabema (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 C. Kramer
  • 24 A. Lejoly
  • 7 D. van Mieghem
  • 27 N. Thomas
  • 77 J. Hawkins
  • 11 E. Rottier
  • 16 F. de Bruin
  • 45 D. Tomas
  • 5 M. Kreekels
  • 14 M. Jimenez
  • 23 J. Bal

Timeline

  1. ADO Den Haag
    11' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    C. Peupion

    Foul

  2. Almere City FC
    38' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Haan

    Foul

  3. ADO Den Haag
    46' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Peupion · On: J. Hawkins
  4. Almere City FC
    53' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Emanuel Poku

    Foul

  5. Almere City FC
    65' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. de Haan · On: E. Cornelisse
  6. ADO Den Haag
    65' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vlak · On: M. Jimenez
  7. ADO Den Haag
    66' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. de Ruijter · On: D. van Mieghem
  8. ADO Den Haag
    66' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Fiabema · On: E. Rottier
  9. Almere City FC
    71' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Emanuel Poku · Assist: Hamza El Dahri
  10. Almere City FC
    77' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    N. Takahashi

    Foul

  11. ADO Den Haag
    84' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Waem · On: J. Bal
  12. Almere City FC
    86' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hamza El Dahri · On: Joey Jacobs
  13. Almere City FC
    86' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Emanuel Poku · On: A. Sam
  14. Almere City FC
    90'+1 Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Druijf · On: Bas Huisman

Match Stats

Stat Almere City FC ADO Den Haag
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 62% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 265 719
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 1.46 0.67
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 165 610
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of E. Cornelisse for Almere City FC in the 65th minute provided fresh legs and led to the goal just six minutes later.
  • ▸ ADO Den Haag's substitutions in the second half failed to change the game's momentum, as Almere City FC's defense was solid and their attack precise.