De Graafschap 1, Almere City 3

ALMERE, Netherlands (Interstat) — Almere City FC opened its Eredivisie campaign with a 3-1 victory over De Graafschap on Wednesday at Yanmar Stadion, erasing an early deficit behind a brace from forward Emanuel Poku. Poku struck twice, first in the 32nd minute to level the match after De Graafschap had taken the lead through substitute Fedde de Jong in first-half stoppage time. Midfielder Marley Dors then put Almere ahead in the 58th minute before Poku sealed the result with his second goal in the 77th minute. The match began with Almere controlling possession but lacking a cutting edge in the… Read more...