Match report

Den Bosch Stuns Almere City FC 5-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
5–2
FT
Almere City FC
Almere City FC
Nov 21, 2025

In an electrifying display of offensive prowess, Den Bosch stunned Almere City FC by defeating them 5-2 at home. N. de Groot opened the scoring early for Den Bosch before F. Druijf and J. Rijkhoff leveled things for Almere City FC. However, a series of penalties and goals in the second half saw Den Bosch surge ahead to secure a comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

  • • N. de Groot scored Den Bosch's first goal at minute 16.
  • • F. Druijf equalized for Almere City FC from the penalty spot in the 37th minute.
  • • J. Rijkhoff netted a normal goal, assisted by Emanuel Poku, for Almere City FC at minute 50.
  • • Den Bosch scored three goals in quick succession: K. Monzialo and I. Boumassaoudi from penalties (minutes 70 and 83 respectively), followed by T. van Leeuwen's normal goal (minute 87).
  • • I. Boumassaoudi sealed the win with another normal goal at minute 90.

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 4 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 3 S. Maas (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 16 B. Wang (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 11 D. Verbeek (M)
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen (M)
  • 40 I. Boumassaoudi (M)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. van Balsfoort
  • 48 S. Elum
  • 17 E. Semedo
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 27 R. Akmum
  • 38 D. Bodo
  • 39 R. Wolters
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 47 S. Barglan

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
  • 30 J. van der Wilt
  • 2 B. Reith
  • 3 J. Jacobs
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 6 E. Cornelisse
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 21 H. el Dahri
  • 23 J. Jacobs
  • 24 G. Beaumont
  • 28 R. Providence
  • 40 M. Dors

Timeline

  1. Den Bosch
    16' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    N. de Groot
  2. Den Bosch
    36' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    D. Verbeek

    Argument

  3. Almere City FC
    37' Almere City FC Goal · Penalty
    F. Druijf
  4. Almere City FC
    50' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rijkhoff · Assist: Emanuel Poku
  5. Den Bosch
    59' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Verbeek · On: E. Semedo
  6. Den Bosch
    59' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Wang · On: Z. el Bakkali
  7. Almere City FC
    62' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Burgering · On: J. Jacobs
  8. Almere City FC
    63' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Druijf · On: R. Providence
  9. Den Bosch
    70' Den Bosch Goal · Penalty
    K. Monzialo
  10. Den Bosch
    75' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Fortes · On: S. Barglan
  11. Almere City FC
    80' Almere City FC Card · Red Card
    Jonas Wendlinger

    Professional foul last man

  12. Almere City FC
    82' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emanuel Poku · On: T. Kuijsten
  13. Almere City FC
    82' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lawrence · On: M. Engel
  14. Den Bosch
    83' Den Bosch Goal · Penalty
    I. Boumassaoudi
  15. Den Bosch
    87' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van Leeuwen · Assist: E. Semedo
  16. Den Bosch
    88' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Monzialo · On: R. Wolters
  17. Den Bosch
    90' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Boumassaoudi

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch Almere City FC
Fouls 2 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 77%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 483 372
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 9 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 394 287
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The sending off of Jonas Wendlinger for Almere City FC in the 80th minute tipped the momentum towards Den Bosch, leading to a flurry of goals.
  • ▸ Den Bosch's efficient conversion from penalties (scoring three) was crucial in turning around the game and securing their victory.