Willem II earn slim lead over Almere City in Eredivisie promotion push
Willem II secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Almere City in the first leg of their Eredivisie promotion play-off. Despite being underdogs, Willem II capitalized on a key goal by Samuel Bamba. The teams will face off again in just two days for the second leg of the play-off.
- ▪Willem II won the first leg of the Eredivisie promotion play-off against Almere City 1-0.
- ▪Samuel Bamba scored the decisive goal for Willem II in the match.
- ▪Willem II had only 35% possession but managed to secure the victory despite Almere's 15 shots on goal.
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