Match report

Helmond Sport Defeats Almere City FC 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
2–1
FT
Almere City FC
Almere City FC
Oct 3, 2025

Helmond Sport emerged victorious against Almere City FC with a final score of 2–1, showcasing strong defensive play and crucial offensive strikes from L. Bajrami and L. Semic.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Helmond Sport 2 – 1 Almere City FC
  • • Goals: L. Bajrami (31') for Helmond Sport, Bas Huisman (84') and L. Semic (90') for both teams at different times
  • • Substitutions included multiple changes from both sides with key players entering the game like M. Lukowicz and J. Geerts
  • • Yellow cards were given to Joey Jacobs (Almere City FC) and Pol Llonch (Helmond Sport)

Lineups

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 2 J. Ogenia (D)
  • 4 B. Koglin (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 26 N. Makanza (M)
  • 8 P. Llonch (M)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 11 L. Daneels (M)
  • 34 T. Essakkati (M)
  • 9 L. Bajrami (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • 21 H. Wentges
  • 27 A. Absalem
  • 17 L. Semic
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 47 D. Geerts
  • 19 H. Ingason
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 16 M. Lukowicz

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Kuijsten (G)
  • 2 B. Reith (D)
  • 3 J. Jacobs (D)
  • 15 M. Engel (D)
  • 26 T. van der Zeeuw (D)
  • 6 E. Cornelisse (M)
  • 24 G. Beaumont (M)
  • 7 B. Burgering (M)
  • 8 M. de Haan (M)
  • 11 J. Kadile (M)
  • 10 J. Rijkhoff (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Wendlinger
  • 31 M. Mateyo
  • 5 T. Bijleveld
  • 17 E. Poku
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 20 J. Kalisvaart
  • 21 H. el Dahri
  • 25 A. Sam
  • 28 R. Providence
  • 29 B. Huisman
  • 32 T. Vianello
  • 33 J. van Gom

Timeline

  1. Helmond Sport
    31' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Bajrami
  2. Almere City FC
    61' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Beaumont · On: Hamza El Dahri
  3. Almere City FC
    61' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: Bas Huisman
  4. Almere City FC
    73' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. van der Zeeuw · On: Emanuel Poku
  5. Almere City FC
    74' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Reith · On: A. Sam
  6. Almere City FC
    75' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    Joey Jacobs

    Foul

  7. Helmond Sport
    79' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Bajrami · On: M. Lukowicz
  8. Helmond Sport
    83' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    Pol Llonch

    Foul

  9. Almere City FC
    83' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cornelisse · On: R. Providence
  10. Almere City FC
    84' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Bas Huisman
  11. Helmond Sport
    88' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Leipold · On: L. Semic
  12. Helmond Sport
    89' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Geerts
  13. Helmond Sport
    90' Helmond Sport Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Semic · Assist: L. Daneels

Match Stats

Stat Helmond Sport Almere City FC
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 366 414
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 7
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 275 326
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Bajrami's early goal at the 31st minute put Helmond Sport in control, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Bas Huisman's goal from Almere City FC at the 84th minute narrowed the gap, but L. Semic’s late strike at the 90th minute sealed the win for Helmond Sport.