Always Forward VR1 Heads into Winter Break with High Spirits
Always Forward’s women’s team enters the winter break on a high note after a remarkable performance in Heerlen. The team concluded 2025 with a solid victory, securing seven points from their last three matches. This winning streak positions them favorably in the league.
Victory Against RKHBS
The final match of the year showcased the talents of top scorer Laïs Boes. She opened the scoring by netting two goals within the first quarter of the game.
- First goal: Direct effort by Boes.
- Second goal: Assisted by teammate Maysa Snijder.
After halftime, the roles reversed as Snijder scored with an assist from Boes. This sequence effectively sealed the match in favor of Always Forward.
Defense and Determination
Goalkeeper Saadia Ayyad made a crucial save by stopping a penalty, preventing RKHBS from closing the gap. The scoring was capped off by Lianne Botman, who marked her return from a long injury absence with a final goal, leading to a comfortable 4-0 victory.
League Standing and Upcoming Matches
This impressive performance pushed Always Forward to sixth place in the league standings. They will resume their campaign on February 1 against league leaders Bavel.
Challenges for the Men’s Team
In contrast, the men’s team faces challenges as they head into the winter break second to last in their league. In their last match, they suffered a heavy defeat to ZAP, losing 6-2.
- Goals scored by: Joeri Kerkhoven and Danilo van der Woude.
The men’s team will return to action on January 18 with an away game against HSV.
