Match report

Almere City FC 2–2 Waalwijk: Thrilling Eerste Divisie Clash Ends in Draw

Almere City FC
Almere City FC
2–2
FT
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
Mar 17, 2026

Almere City FC managed to hold off Waalwijk to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the Eerste Divisie, with two own goals and a flurry of substitutions affecting the game's momentum. Both teams showcased resilience and determination, resulting in an exhilarating encounter.

Key Facts

  • • H. Kuster (Waalwijk) scored the opening goal in the 16th minute
  • • R. van Eijma (Almere City FC) conceded an own goal in the 25th minute
  • • J. Uneken (Waalwijk) extended the lead with a normal goal in the 28th minute
  • • L. Wouters (Almere City FC) conceded another own goal in the 78th minute
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams, including M. de Haan and R. Providence for Almere City FC

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)
  • 21 H. el Dahri (M)
  • 8 M. de Haan (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
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 23 J. Jacobs
  • 6 E. Cornelisse
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 20 J. Kalisvaart
  • 25 A. Sam
  • 29 B. Huisman
  • 37 I. Ghogli

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 55 N. Held (D)
  • 3 R. van Eijma (D)
  • 15 L. Wouters (D)
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
  • 7 D. Cleonise (M)
  • 35 L. Postma (M)
  • 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
  • 12 R. Fage (M)
  • 20 H. Kuster (F)
  • 9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 T. Bramel
  • 1 Y. van Osch
  • 29 M. Kramer
  • 14 J. Boetius
  • 19 N. Bakboord
  • 4 L. van Gelderen
  • 18 R. van Hedel
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 30 Y. van der Veen
  • 11 T. van der Leij
  • 8 D. van Kaam
  • 28 Q. van Beekveld

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    16' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kuster · Assist: J. Uneken
  2. Almere City FC
    25' Almere City FC Goal · Own Goal
    R. van Eijma
  3. Waalwijk
    28' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Uneken · Assist: N. Held
  4. Almere City FC
    29' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Ferdy Druijf

    Foul

  5. Waalwijk
    36' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    N. Held

    Foul

  6. Waalwijk
    56' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Fage · On: J. Boetius
  7. Almere City FC
    63' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. de Haan · On: E. Cornelisse
  8. Almere City FC
    63' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Providence · On: O. de Nijs
  9. Almere City FC
    63' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: I. Ghogli
  10. Waalwijk
    70' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Familia-Castillo · On: Liam van Gelderen
  11. Waalwijk
    70' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Cleonise · On: Y. van der Veen
  12. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hamza El Dahri · On: J. Jacobs
  13. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Druijf · On: Bas Huisman
  14. Almere City FC
    78' Almere City FC Goal · Own Goal
    L. Wouters
  15. Waalwijk
    79' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kuster · On: R. van Hedel
  16. Waalwijk
    79' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Uneken · On: T. van der Leij
  17. Almere City FC
    86' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Immanuel Goghli

    Foul

  18. Waalwijk
    90'+3 Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    Y. van der Veen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Almere City FC Waalwijk
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 10
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 425 456
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 1 2
xG 0.49 0.61
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 343 360
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Waalwijk took the lead early with a goal from H. Kuster in the 16th minute, followed by a quick response with an own goal from Almere City FC's R. van Eijma in the 25th minute, setting the tone for a seesaw match
  • ▸ The match saw several key substitutions, notably with Almere City FC making multiple changes in the 63rd minute, which helped shift the momentum and stabilize the game