Match report
Almere City FC Defeats Jong Ajax 2-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Jong Ajax
0–2
FT
Almere City FC
Mar 20, 2026
Almere City FC stunned Jong Ajax with a 2-0 victory in the Eerste Divisie, as Emmanuel van de Blaak and M. de Haan scored the goals. Despite several substitutions, Jong Ajax failed to break through the Almere City FC defense, leaving them searching for their first win of the season.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Jong Ajax 0–2 Almere City FC
- • Goals: Emmanuel van de Blaak (4'), M. de Haan (77')
- • Assists: M. de Haan (4')
- • Substitutions: Jong Ajax made several changes, including M. van der Lans, T. Peters, A. Ouazane, E. Butera, and S. Vink
- • Almere City FC also made changes with R. Providence, F. Druijf, J. Rijkhoff, and Emanuel Poku coming on
Lineups
Jong Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Paul Reverson (G)
- 2 Kennynho Kasanwirjo (D)
- 3 Mylo van der Lans (D)
- 4 Marvyn Muzungu (D)
- 5 Ethan Butera (D)
- 8 Mohamed Abdalla (M)
- 6 Tijn Peters (M)
- 10 Abdellah Ouazane (M)
- 11 Don O`Niel (F)
- 9 Skye Vink (F)
- 7 Lucas Jetten (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Leroy Frankel
- 18 Damián van der Vaart
- 17 Levi Acheampong
- 19 Pharrel Nash
- 12 Aymean el Hani
- 15 Sesynijo Tilborg
- 20 Maximilian Ibrahimović
- 21 David Kalokoh
Almere City FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jonas Wendlinger (G)
- 2 Boyd Reith (D)
- 22 Emmanuel van de Blaak (D)
- 4 James Lawrence (D)
- 16 Niko Takahashi (D)
- 21 Hamza El Dahri (M)
- 8 Milan de Haan (M)
- 17 Emanuel Poku (M)
- 10 Julian Rijkhoff (M)
- 28 Ruben Providence (M)
- 9 Ferdy Druijf (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Malcolm Mateyo
- 12 Tristan Kuijsten
- 25 Amoah Foah-Sam
- 3 Joey Jacobs
- 5 Teun Bijleveld
- 15 Misha Engel
- 20 Job Kalisvaart
- 6 Enzo Cornelisse
- 23 Jamie Jacobs
- 19 Olivier De Nijs
- 37 Immanuel Goghli
- 29 Bas Huisman
Timeline
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4' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalEmmanuel van de Blaak · Assist: M. de Haan
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46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: M. van der Lans · On: L. Frankel
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46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Peters · On: D. van der Vaart
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58' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ouazane · On: L. Acheampong
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58' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Butera · On: P. Nash
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74' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Providence · On: O. de Nijs
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77' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalM. de Haan
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78' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Druijf · On: Bas Huisman
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79' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Vink · On: M. Ibrahimovic
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88' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: E. Cornelisse
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88' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4Off: Emanuel Poku · On: A. Sam
Match Stats
| Stat | Jong Ajax | Almere City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 75% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 622 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 537 | 246 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Emmanuel van de Blaak's early goal in the 4th minute set the tone for Almere City FC and gave them a crucial early lead.
- ▸ M. de Haan's second goal in the 77th minute sealed the victory for Almere City FC, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Jong Ajax.