Match report
Helmond Sport Defeats Almere City FC 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Almere City FC
0–1
FT
Helmond Sport
Feb 13, 2026
Helmond Sport secured an important victory over Almere City FC with a solitary goal from N. Makanza in the opening minutes of their Eerste Divisie clash. Despite multiple substitutions and efforts, Almere City FC could not find the equalizer, leaving them frustrated at the end of 90 minutes.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Almere City FC 0–1 Helmond Sport
- • N. Makanza scored for Helmond Sport in the 5th minute
- • Almere City FC saw three yellow cards (Olivier De Nijs, A. Sam)
- • Helmond Sport had four yellow cards (F. Van Den Eynden, N. Makanza, A. Absalem)
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)
- 6 E. Cornelisse (M)
- 8 M. de Haan (M)
- 17 E. Poku (M)
- 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
- 19 O. de Nijs
- 9 F. Druijf
Substitutes
- 31 M. Mateyo
- 12 T. Kuijsten
- 2 B. Reith
- 3 J. Jacobs
- 11 J. Kadile
- 15 M. Engel
- 21 H. el Dahri
- 16 N. Takahashi
- 23 J. Jacobs
- 28 R. Providence
- 7 B. Burgering
- 20 J. Kalisvaart
Helmond Sport
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bergsen (G)
- 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
- 4 B. Koglin (D)
- 27 A. Absalem (D)
- 20 S. Dekkers (M)
- 22 A. Dizdarevic (M)
- 47 D. Geerts
- 26 N. Makanza (M)
- 5 T. Poll (M)
- 36 A. Leipold (F)
- 9 L. Bajrami (F)
Substitutes
- 21 H. Wentges
- 23 W. van Sleeuwen
- 11 L. Daneels
- 2 J. Ogenia
- 28 T. Landheer
- 17 L. Semic
- 29 O. Zimuangana
- 19 H. Ingason
- 41 J. Geerts
- 44 J. Janssen
- 48 R. van Bree
Timeline
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5' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal GoalN. Makanza
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17' Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardOlivier De Nijs
Foul
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46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bijleveld · On: N. Takahashi
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46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Cornelisse · On: B. Burgering
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46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3Off: O. de Nijs · On: J. Kalisvaart
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47' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardF. Van Den Eynden
Foul
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50' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardN. Makanza
Foul
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60' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Geerts · On: L. Daneels
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62' Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardA. Sam
Foul
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73' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Van Den Eynden · On: L. Semic
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75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: B. Reith
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75' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Sam · On: J. Jacobs
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79' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow CardA. Absalem
Foul
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82' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 6Off: J. Lawrence · On: R. Providence
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82' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Absalem · On: J. Ogenia
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82' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Leipold · On: O. Zimuangana
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88' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Bajrami · On: J. Geerts
Match Stats
| Stat | Almere City FC | Helmond Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 67% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 582 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 495 | 178 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ N. Makanza's early goal in the 5th minute for Helmond Sport set the tone and gave them a lead that they defended well throughout the game.
- ▸ Almere City FC made multiple substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match, but could not break through Helmond Sport’s defense.