In a closely contested Eredivisie match between Utrecht and Almere City FC, the solitary goal from the away side secured a 0-1 victory. Almere City's goal came in the first half, showcasing their ability to capitalize on early opportunities and put pressure on the home defense. Utrecht, despite having a higher number of corner kicks at eight to Almere's five, failed to convert their set-piece advantage into goals, highlighting their struggle in finishing and effective attacking execution in the final third.

Utrecht's performance displayed discipline with only a single yellow card and minimal fouls, totalling seven. In contrast, Almere City's aggressive approach led to 17 fouls and five yellow cards, indicating a strategy that focused heavily on disrupting the home team's rhythm. The high foul count put Utrecht in advantageous positions, but they were unable to exploit these opportunities due to Almere's steadfast defensive resilience.

Almere City committed more offsides, with three compared to Utrecht's single offside, suggesting their forward players were caught in attempting forward runs. This aggressive positioning, however, paid dividends as it kept Utrecht's defense on constant alert. The away team's ability to maintain their lead through strategic defense and aggressive pressing were key factors that influenced the match outcome. The disciplined performance in the face of Utrecht's probing attacks ultimately allowed Almere City to leave with all three points.

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