GELEEN, Netherlands (Interstat) — Alphen Boys U21 earned a 2-1 road victory over Fort Sittard U21 on Thursday in a Week 5 U21 Divisie 3 match at Sportcomplex Graaf Huyn.

The visitors defied pregame projections, taking an early two-goal lead. Substitute Anny Kerim-Lindland opened the scoring in the fifth minute, followed by another substitute, Anna Malmin, in the 29th. Fort Sittard U21, heavily favored to win, cut the deficit in the 79th minute on a goal from midfielder Olivia Chomczuk but could not find an equalizer.

The result improves Alphen Boys U21 to 2-0 in league play, while Fort Sittard U21 falls to 0-1. Laura Berry and Emilie Guddal each received yellow cards in quick succession early in the second half.