Match report
Almere City FC Defeats De Graafschap 2-0 in Eerste Divisie
Almere City FC
2–0
FT
De Graafschap
Jan 18, 2026
Almere City FC stuns De Graafschap with a resounding 2-0 win, thanks to goals from J. Kadile and Emanuel Poku, in their Eerste Divisie showdown.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Almere City FC 2–0 De Graafschap
- • Goals scored by J. Kadile (61') and Emanuel Poku (90')
- • De Graafschap's B. Boersma and A. van der Heide both received yellow cards
- • Multiple substitutions from both teams: O. Raterink, C. El Allachi for De Graafschap; J. Rijkhoff, F. Druijf for Almere City FC
Lineups
Almere City FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Wendlinger (G)
- 25 A. Sam (D)
- 22 E. van de Blaak (D)
- 4 J. Lawrence (D)
- 5 T. Bijleveld (D)
- 20 J. Kalisvaart (M)
- 6 E. Cornelisse (M)
- 17 E. Poku (M)
- 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
- 11 J. Kadile (M)
- 9 F. Druijf
Substitutes
- 30 J. van der Wilt
- 2 B. Reith
- 3 J. Jacobs
- 7 B. Burgering
- 15 M. Engel
- 16 N. Takahashi
- 19 O. de Nijs
- 21 H. el Dahri
- 23 J. Jacobs
- 24 G. Beaumont
- 28 R. Providence
- 32 T. Vianello
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 4 O. Raterink (D)
- 18 S. Bultman (D)
- 15 T. Kok (D)
- 21 K. Symons (D)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 26 A. van der Heide (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 19 C. El Allachi (M)
- 28 B. Boersma (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Kremers
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 5 L. Schoppema
- 6 M. Smits
- 17 N. Kaninda
- 22 F. de Jong
- 32 S. Broker
Timeline
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48' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardB. BoersmaFoul
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57' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardA. van der HeideFoul
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60' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Raterink · On: L. Schoppema -
60' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: C. El Allachi · On: F. de Jong -
61' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kadile -
76' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Meerstadt · On: M. Smits -
81' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: O. de Nijs -
84' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Symons · On: N. Kaninda -
88' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Druijf · On: Joey Jacobs -
90' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalEmanuel Poku · Assist: J. Kadile
Match Stats
| Stat | Almere City FC | De Graafschap |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 12 |
| Corners | 12 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 491 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 2.53 | 1.29 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 279 | 413 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Kadile's goal at the 61st minute shifted momentum in favor of Almere City FC
- ▸ Emanuel Poku's late goal sealed victory for Almere City FC, adding a crucial two points to their Eerste Divisie campaign