Match report

Roda Defeats Almere City FC 2-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Roda
Roda
2–0
FT
Almere City FC
Almere City FC
Oct 20, 2025

Roda secured a vital 2-0 win against Almere City FC, thanks to goals from M. Breij and J. Cooper-Love, which were pivotal in maintaining their momentum in the Eerste Divisie.

Key Facts

  • • Roda defeated Almere City FC 2-0 in the Eerste Divisie match on October 20th.
  • • M. Breij scored the first goal for Roda at minute 66, followed by J. Cooper-Love's goal at the end of the game (90').
  • • Both teams had yellow cards; T. Bijleveld from Almere City FC and J. Nisbet from Roda.
  • • Roda made multiple substitutions: I. Takidine out for J. Schwirten, K. Jansen replaced by L. Beerten, and J. Cooper-Love substituted in for I. Griffith.

Lineups

Roda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Treichel (G)
  • 22 J. Kruiver (D)
  • 3 M. Tol (D)
  • 33 D. Van den Buijs (D)
  • 15 L. Beerten (D)
  • 8 J. P. Muller (M)
  • 4 J. Nisbet (M)
  • 14 M. Breij (M)
  • 10 J. Schwirten (M)
  • 11 I. Griffith (M)
  • 9 A. van den Hurk (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Zich
  • 2 J. Timmermans
  • 29 I. Takidine
  • 23 J. Steins
  • 34 L. Maiorano
  • 20 R. Leijten
  • 17 D. Lajud Martinez
  • 5 K. Jansen
  • 35 F. Janssen
  • 28 J. Foss
  • 26 R. El Meliani
  • 16 J. Cooper-Love

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Kuijsten (G)
  • 2 B. Reith (D)
  • 3 J. Jacobs (D)
  • 22 E. van de Blaak (D)
  • 5 T. Bijleveld (D)
  • 8 M. de Haan (M)
  • 20 J. Kalisvaart (M)
  • 6 E. Cornelisse (M)
  • 7 B. Burgering (F)
  • 10 J. Rijkhoff (F)
  • 11 J. Kadile (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 G. Beaumont
  • 40 M. Dors
  • 21 H. el Dahri
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 25 A. Sam
  • 17 E. Poku
  • 28 R. Providence
  • 32 T. Vianello
  • 1 J. Wendlinger
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 30 J. van der Wilt
  • 26 T. van der Zeeuw

Timeline

  1. Almere City FC
    51' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bijleveld

    Foul

  2. Roda
    53' Roda Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nisbet

    Foul

  3. Almere City FC
    59' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kadile · On: Emanuel Poku
  4. Almere City FC
    59' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: R. Providence
  5. Almere City FC
    59' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bijleveld · On: T. van der Zeeuw
  6. Roda
    63' Roda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Schwirten · On: I. Takidine
  7. Roda
    66' Roda Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Breij
  8. Roda
    72' Roda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Beerten · On: K. Jansen
  9. Roda
    72' Roda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Griffith · On: J. Cooper-Love
  10. Almere City FC
    80' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kalisvaart · On: M. Dors
  11. Almere City FC
    80' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Burgering · On: O. de Nijs
  12. Roda
    90' Roda Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cooper-Love · Assist: M. Breij

Match Stats

Stat Roda Almere City FC
Fouls 3 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 7 9
Total Passes 490 357
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 7
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 417 284
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn when M. Breij scored the opening goal at minute 66, giving Roda control of the game.
  • ▸ Roda's second goal from J. Cooper-Love in the final minutes solidified their victory and marked a significant turning point towards the end of the game.