Match report
Almere City FC Defeats Jong Ajax 3-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Almere City FC
3–2
FT
Jong Ajax
Dec 5, 2025
Almere City FC stunned visitors Jong Ajax to secure a 3-2 win in their Eerste Divisie match, with late heroics sealing victory. J. Rijkhoff opened scoring early on for Almere before D. Konadu and an own goal by J. Kalisvaart put Jong Ajax ahead temporarily. However, determined fighting spirit from Almere saw them level before Kadile's last-minute strike sealed the comeback.
Key Facts
- • Almere City FC 3-2 Jong Ajax
- • J. Rijkhoff (34') and J. Kadile (90'+4) scored for Almere City FC
- • D. Konadu (81') and an own goal by J. Kalisvaart (86') for Jong Ajax
- • Avery Appiah and S. Vink received yellow cards for Jong Ajax due to persistent fouling and argument respectively
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)
- 8 M. de Haan (M)
- 20 J. Kalisvaart (M)
- 7 B. Burgering (M)
- 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
- 17 E. Poku (M)
- 9 F. Druijf
Substitutes
- 12 T. Kuijsten
- 31 M. Mateyo
- 2 B. Reith
- 3 J. Jacobs
- 5 T. Bijleveld
- 6 E. Cornelisse
- 11 J. Kadile
- 15 M. Engel
- 19 O. de Nijs
- 21 H. el Dahri
- 24 G. Beaumont
- 28 R. Providence
Jong Ajax
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Heerkens (G)
- 2 A. Appiah (D)
- 3 J. Johnson (D)
- 53 M. van der Lans (D)
- 5 E. Butera (D)
- 6 T. Peters (M)
- 8 S. Vink (M)
- 7 E. Unuvar (M)
- 10 N. Chourak (M)
- 11 D. O'Niel (M)
- 9 D. Konadu (F)
Substitutes
- 12 C. Setford
- 13 K. Kasanwirjo
- 4 M. Muzungu
- 15 D. van der Vaart
- 16 A. Ouazane
- 20 L. Messori
- 17 D. Kalokoh
- 18 Z. Ouazane
- 19 K. Wolff
- 66 P. Nash
Timeline
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26' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow CardAvery Appiah
Persistent fouling
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34' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalJ. Rijkhoff · Assist: Jonas Wendlinger
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38' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow CardS. Vink
Argument
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63' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Vink · On: D. van der Vaart
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63' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Unuvar · On: K. Wolff
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63' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: D. O'Niel · On: P. Nash
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74' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Burgering · On: J. Kadile
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79' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: O. de Nijs
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79' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Chourak · On: A. Ouazane
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81' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal GoalD. Konadu
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86' Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardM. de Haan
Argument
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86' Jong Ajax Goal · Own GoalJ. Kalisvaart
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89' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Konadu · On: M. Muzungu
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90'+4 Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardA. Sam
Foul
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90' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Kalisvaart · On: R. Providence
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90' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kadile · Assist: Emanuel Poku
Match Stats
| Stat | Almere City FC | Jong Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 80% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 9 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 352 | 429 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 267 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Rijkhoff's goal in the 34th minute gave Almere City FC an early lead, setting a strong tone.
- ▸ D. Konadu's equalizer for Jong Ajax and J. Kalisvaart's own goal put them ahead, but Almere responded with late heroics to level the score before Kadile sealed it in stoppage time.