The team's loss can be described as unlucky, according to Voetbal International. Djevencio van der Kust, a 25-year-old Surinamese international, is a box-to-box player who saw his team fail to score for the first time this season. Heracles Almelo dominated the first half, creating more scoring opportunities than Almere City, who were barely threatening. The team's striker, Jean Paul N'Djoli, also failed to score.
Van der Kust believes that his team was in control of the game, particularly in defense, until a crucial moment ten minutes before the end of the match. He also praised Almere City, stating that they are a good team that will likely compete for promotion.