Match report

Almere City FC Defeats Emmen 4–2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Almere City FC
Almere City FC
4–2
FT
Emmen
Emmen
Dec 20, 2025

Almere City FC dominated the Eerste Divisie match against Emmen, securing a convincing 4-2 victory with strong performances from J. Rijkhoff and M. de Haan. Despite two goals conceded late in the game, Almere's early lead proved insurmountable for the visiting side.

Key Facts

  • • Almere City FC 4–2 Emmen
  • • J. Rijkhoff scored twice at 15' and 49'
  • • M. de Haan found the net at 41'
  • • Tiziano Vianello added another goal for Almere at 80'
  • • Emmen's J. Hawkins scored a consolation goal at 60'
  • • R. Postema scored Emmen's second goal late in the game at 90'

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)
  • 32 T. Vianello (D)
  • 20 J. Kalisvaart (M)
  • 8 M. de Haan (M)
  • 17 E. Poku (M)
  • 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
  • 11 J. Kadile (M)
  • 9 F. Druijf

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Kuijsten
  • 30 J. van der Wilt
  • 2 B. Reith
  • 3 J. Jacobs
  • 5 T. Bijleveld
  • 6 E. Cornelisse
  • 7 B. Burgering
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 21 H. el Dahri
  • 24 G. Beaumont
  • 28 R. Providence

Emmen

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Unbehaun (G)
  • 4 C. Ostergaard (D)
  • 25 R. Kongolo (D)
  • 34 G. Bolk (D)
  • 36 L. Everink (M)
  • 19 A. Claridge (M)
  • 21 D. Nunumete (M)
  • 17 L. Larsen (M)
  • 9 R. Postema (F)
  • 18 F. Evina (F)
  • 77 F. Gerezgiher (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Bucker
  • 16 K. Norder
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 10 J. Hawkins
  • 12 F. Quispel
  • 14 S. van Manen
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 22 D. Beukers
  • 26 D. Otten

Timeline

  1. Almere City FC
    15' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rijkhoff
  2. Almere City FC
    19' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Emmanuel van de Blaak

    Foul

  3. Emmen
    28' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Lukas Larsen

    Foul

  4. Emmen
    33' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Nunumete

    Foul

  5. Emmen
    39' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Evina · On: T. Geypens
  6. Almere City FC
    41' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    M. de Haan
  7. Emmen
    46' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Nunumete · On: J. Hawkins
  8. Almere City FC
    49' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rijkhoff
  9. Almere City FC
    55' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. de Haan

    Foul

  10. Emmen
    60' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hawkins · Assist: R. Postema
  11. Almere City FC
    63' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Druijf · On: O. de Nijs
  12. Emmen
    71' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Everink · On: F. Quispel
  13. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kadile · On: B. Reith
  14. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. de Haan · On: E. Cornelisse
  15. Emmen
    75' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Bolk · On: S. van Manen
  16. Emmen
    76' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Gerezgiher · On: D. Beukers
  17. Almere City FC
    80' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Tiziano Vianello · Assist: R. Providence
  18. Almere City FC
    84' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tiziano Vianello · On: T. Bijleveld
  19. Emmen
    90' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: J. Hawkins

Match Stats

Stat Almere City FC Emmen
Fouls 4 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 77%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 430 441
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 11 5
xG 3.19 1.74
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 337 340
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Almere City FC took an early lead with goals by J. Rijkhoff and M. de Haan, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Emmen managed to score two late goals through J. Hawkins and R. Postema but could not overturn Almere's substantial advantage.