Uriël van Aalst scores as Willem II beat Almere City

Uriël van Aalst scored as Willem II defeated Almere City FC 2‑0 in the semi‑final of the Dutch promotion/relegation playoffs. The match took place in Tilburg and determined which side would progress toward a possible promotion.

The 19‑year‑old midfielder opened the scoring after roughly an hour of play, giving Willem II the first goal of the tie. His strike broke the deadlock and set the tone for the remainder of the game.

Willem II added a second goal later in the match to secure a comfortable 2‑0 victory. The win ensured the Tilburg club completed the task set out for them in the half‑final.

The result means Willem II will move on to the final stage of the promotion/relegation playoffs. Their success keeps the club in contention for a possible return to the Eredivisie.

Van Aalst expressed his delight after the match, describing his emotions as “very happy, not normal”. The young midfielder’s performance highlighted his growing importance in the squad.

Willem II will now turn their attention to the upcoming decisive match, aiming to maintain the momentum generated by the semi‑final win. Their focus will be on securing promotion.