Match report
Almere City FC Stuns Jong PSV U21 with Late Rally in Eerste Divisie
Jong PSV U21
2–3
FT
Almere City FC
Dec 12, 2025
Almere City FC secured a hard-fought victory against Jong PSV U21, turning around an early deficit with a series of late goals. J. van den Berg put Jong PSV U21 ahead twice but Tiziano Vianello, T. Bijleveld, and B. Reith ensured Almere City FC's comeback in the Eerste Divisie.
Key Facts
- • Jong PSV U21 vs Almere City FC: Final score 2–3
- • Goals: J. van den Berg (2), Tiziano Vianello, T. Bijleveld, B. Reith
- • Assists: N. Verkooijen, F. Druijf, Emanuel Poku
- • Yellow Cards: N. Fernandez, N. Verkooijen (Jong PSV U21), J. Lawrence (Almere City FC)
Lineups
Jong PSV U21
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Schiks (G)
- 2 E. Waayers (D)
- 3 F. Merien (D)
- 4 M. Monamay (D)
- 5 W. Kuhn
- 10 N. Verkooijen (M)
- 6 N. Fernandez (M)
- 8 J. van den Berg (M)
- 7 T. Abed (F)
- 9 R. van Duiven (F)
- 11 F. Kluit (F)
Substitutes
- 14 S. van der Plas
- 15 R. van de Riet
- 16 T. Smolenaars
- 21 S. Sidibe
- 18 Y. Raap
- 23 K. Ngom
- 20 J. Koller
- 19 J. Beerens
- 22 E. Bassey
- 17 M. Bahaty
Almere City FC
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Wendlinger (G)
- 2 B. Reith (D)
- 22 E. van de Blaak (D)
- 4 J. Lawrence (D)
- 32 T. Vianello (D)
- 17 E. Poku (M)
- 8 M. de Haan (M)
- 20 J. Kalisvaart (M)
- 11 J. Kadile (M)
- 10 J. Rijkhoff (F)
- 9 F. Druijf
Substitutes
- 12 T. Kuijsten
- 30 J. van der Wilt
- 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
- 33 J. van Gom
Timeline
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25' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. van den Berg · Assist: N. Verkooijen
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45' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardN. Fernandez
Foul
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46' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Fernandez · On: S. Sidibe
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57' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalJ. Rijkhoff · Assist: F. Druijf
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60' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. van den Berg · Assist: N. Verkooijen
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63' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Kuhn · On: R. van de Riet
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63' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Kluit · On: J. Koller
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67' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardN. Verkooijen
Time wasting
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73' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Waayers · On: E. Bassey
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77' Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardJ. Lawrence
Foul
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81' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Tiziano Vianello · On: T. Bijleveld
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81' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: O. de Nijs
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81' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Druijf · On: R. Providence
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84' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalT. Bijleveld · Assist: Emanuel Poku
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86' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 5Off: Fabian Merién · On: S. van der Plas
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86' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalB. Reith
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89' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kadile · On: Joey Jacobs
Match Stats
| Stat | Jong PSV U21 | Almere City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 20 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 531 | 388 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 11 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 447 | 300 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 13 |
| Saves | 8 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ At 25 minutes, Jong PSV U21 took the lead with a goal by J. van den Berg, but Almere City FC responded strongly.
- ▸ With three goals in the second half, starting at minute 57 by J. Rijkhoff, Almere City FC turned around the match and secured an important win.