Utrecht's second team squared off with Almere City FC in the Eerste Divisie of Netherlands action on February 27. Almere City took the win with a commanding 2-3 result.
Ferdy Druijf scored the first goal of the game on the 6th minute of the match, putting Almere City in front. Rafik El Arguioui, Emirhan Demircan, Ruben Providence and Julian Rijkhoff found the net next, setting the final scoreline at 2-3.
5 months after their last meeting in Eerste Divisie, Utrecht and Almere City meet again. In their last encounter, Almere City secured a 4-0 win. Utrecht approach this clash following a defeat to De Graafschap on February 20, with their sights set on a turnaround performance, but they remain winless over their last five matches. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last fourteen matches.
Almere City's form has been disappointing in the same manner, approaching this match after two consecutive defeats to Eindhoven and Helmond Sport, leaving them without a victory in their last four outings. Their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have been conceding goals for seven consecutive away matches now.
This Eerste Divisie clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Utrecht's second team and Almere City FC in this campaign. Rafik El Arguioui and Noah Ohio have been pivotal for Utrecht’s attack, under Mark Otten’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With nine goals in Eerste Divisie, Ohio is Utrecht’s top scorer in the league, as Agougil continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with eight assists. Supporting them are Noa Dundas, Emirhan Demircan and Neal Viereck, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Utrecht’s attack.
Meanwhile, Almere City’s attacking options, shaped by Jeroen Rijsdijk’s vision, have been bolstered by Julian Rijkhoff, the team’s top scorer, and Emmanuel Poku, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Rijkhoff has already scored thirteen goals in Eerste Divisie this season, with de Haan leading their creative tally in the league with seven assists. Junior Kadile, Byron Burgering and Ferdy Druijf have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.
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Utrecht-2 kicked off the game with Mees Eppink, Viggo Plantinga, Oualid Agougil who got substituted by Jessey Sneijder on the 83rd minute, Neal Viereck, Sil van der Wegen, Rafik El Arguioui who got substituted by Wessel Kooy on the 46th minute, Massien Ghaddari who got substituted by Lynden Edhart on the 51st minute, Emirhan Demircan who got substituted by Bjorn Menzo on the 71st minute, Noa Dundas, Markus Jensen and Tijn den Boggende who got substituted by Shedrach Ebite on the 71st minute as starters, with Justin Eversen, Martin Tsankov, Brian van den Boogaard, Wessel Kooy, Noel Beulens, Lynden Edhart, Bjorn Menzo, Jessey Sneijder and Shedrach Ebite on the bench.
Almere City FC's starting eleven were Jonas Wendlinger, Niko Takahashi, James Lawrence who got substituted by Joey Jacobs on the 90th minute, Emmanuel van de Blaak, Boyd Reith, Milan de Haan who got substituted by Job Kalisvaart on the 84th minute, Enzo Cornelisse who got substituted by Hamza El Dahri on the 74th minute, Ruben Providence, Julian Rijkhoff, Byron Burgering who got substituted by Emmanuel Poku on the 74th minute and Ferdy Druijf, with Joel Van der Wilt, Malcolm Mateyo, Teun Bijleveld, Amoah Sam, Joey Jacobs, Misha Engel, Jamie Jacobs, Hamza El Dahri, Olivier de Nijs, Emmanuel Poku, Job Kalisvaart and Marley Dors on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Job Kalisvaart was the one to receive it.
Since August 2021, the teams have clashed five times. Almere City FC have four victories, while the remaining match ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on September 26, 2025, in the Eerste Divisie of Netherlands, where Almere City secured a 4-0 victory. Utrecht have scored two goals across these five encounters, while Almere City have scored ten. So, overall, Almere City FC have the edge in head-to-head matches against Utrecht's second team in their recent history.
This season in Eerste Divisie, Utrecht-2 have recorded ten wins, nine draws, and sixteen losses in 35 matches, scoring 52 goals at an average of 1.49 per match and conceding 61 at a rate of 1.74 per match. Almere City FC have won seventeen of their 36 matches in Eerste Divisie this season, with four draws and fifteen defeats, scoring 73 goals at an average of 2.03 per match and conceding 59 at a rate of 1.64 per match.
Utrecht-2’s previous game resulted in a loss against De Graafschap., while Almere City FC are on a two-game losing streak, including defeats against Eindhoven and Helmond Sport in their last two outings. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Utrecht have recorded six wins, six losses, and eight draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Almere City have claimed eleven victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn two times.
As always, Netherlands Eerste Divisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Utrecht's second team are 15th with 39 points from their 35 games, while Almere City FC hold 6th place with 55 points after 36 matches.
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