Almere City FC 2–4 TOP Oss Amateurs
International Club Friendly – 25 July 2026

TOP Oss Amateurs produced a stunning comeback to beat Almere City FC 4–2 in an entertaining pre‑season friendly at the Yanmar Stadion. The Eredivisie side dominated the opening half‑hour, but the amateur visitors showed remarkable resilience and quality to turn the match on its head.

Match Overview

Almere City, preparing for their second season in the Eredivisie, started brightly and looked in control. However, a combination of defensive lapses and clinical finishing from the amateurs swung the game emphatically in favour of the visitors. The result serves as a stark reminder that pre‑season friendlies can produce unpredictable outcomes, regardless of league status.

First Half – Almere Dominate Early

Almere opened the scoring in the 12th minute through a well‑struck volley from the edge of the box. They doubled their lead shortly after when a corner was cleared only as far as a midfielder who fired home first‑time. At 2‑0 up, Almere looked comfortable, but they failed to kill the game off.

Second Half – Complete Turnaround

TOP Oss Amateurs emerged a different side after the interval. Within five minutes of the restart, they pulled one back with a clever finish after a defensive mix‑up. The equaliser arrived in the 58th minute — a crisp shot from outside the area that gave the Almere goalkeeper no chance.

The momentum shifted entirely. The amateurs took the lead for the first time in the 71st minute, capitalising on a loose pass in midfield and breaking with pace. They added a fourth in the 83rd minute to seal a remarkable 4‑2 victory.

Tactical Story

Almere City’s high defensive line was repeatedly exposed in the second half. The amateurs used quick vertical passes to get in behind, and their midfield pressed aggressively, forcing errors. Almere’s substitutes struggled to regain control, and the team’s shape became disjointed as they pushed for an equaliser.

Standout Players

• TOP Oss Amateurs’ No. 10: Instrumental in the comeback, scoring one goal and assisting another with intelligent movement and crisp passing.
• Almere City’s left‑back: Blameless for the goals, he offered solid support in attack but was caught too far forward on one counter.

Pre‑Season Lessons

For Almere City, this defeat highlights the need for concentration over 90 minutes, even in friendlies. The coaching staff will likely focus on defensive transitions and game management. For TOP Oss Amateurs, the result is a huge morale boost as they prepare for their amateur league campaign, proving that spirit and organisation can overcome a professional side.