FC Twente takes a big step towards the CL preliminary round with victory over Almere City | Football

FC Twente was the stronger team in Enschede and that resulted in the opening goal within ten minutes. Mathias Kjølø was given all the time and space to press after a corner kick and scored beautifully: 1-0.

Almere City was able to hold off for a long time, but was rewarded with 2-0 by Sem Steijn after the break. The referee initially disallowed the goal for offside, but the VAR found that Almere player Damian van Bruggen had unintentionally played the ball to Steijn.

FC Twente had opportunities to score more goals, but it was Almere City that scored. Kornelius Hansen crowned a beautiful dribble with a beautiful shot: 2-1. FC Twente striker Daan Rots put an end to all uncertainty just before the end by scoring the 3-1.

The victory gives FC Twente eight points ahead of number four AZ. The Alkmaarders still have a match in hand. On May 5, AZ and FC Twente will play against each other in the AFAS Stadium.

Number twelve Almere City has little to play for this season. The team of outgoing coach Alex Pastoor was almost certain of survival. A place in the play-offs for European football has become almost impossible due to the loss at FC Twente.