Heracles 1-4 N.E.C. Nijmegen
Updated
N.E.C. Nijmegen won: Heracles 1-4 N.E.C. Nijmegen in the Eredivisie (Round 2) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at Asito Stadion, Almelo. Heracles goals: Jizz Hornkamp 3'. N.E.C. Nijmegen goals: Bryan Linssen 39', Philippe Sandler 68', Kento Shiogai 83', Kento Shiogai 87'. Sent off: Jizz Hornkamp (13'). Expected goals: 1.33-3.05. Possession: 18-82. Player of the match: Philippe Sandler (9).
Match report
N.E.C. Nijmegen rout Heracles 4-1
N.E.C. Nijmegen came from behind to beat Heracles 4-1 away from home at Asito Stadion on Saturday 16 August in Eredivisie.
Jizz Hornkamp put Heracles ahead on 3' (1-0), Bryan Linssen levelled for N.E.C. Nijmegen on 39' (1-1), Philippe Sandler restored N.E.C. Nijmegen's lead on 68' (1-2), Kento Shiogai made it 1-3 on 83' and added another on 87' (1-4).
Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) was sent off on 13'.
Heracles had 18% of the ball, shots were 13-24 (6-11 on target) and expected goals finished 1.33-3.05. N.E.C. Nijmegen were the better side on chances, too.
Philippe Sandler (NEC Nijmegen) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 11,905. Referee: Alex Bos.
Match stats
| Heracles | N.E.C. Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 18 | 82 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.33 | 3.05 |
| Total shots | 13 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 60 |
| Big chances | 2 | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 82 (59%) | 585 (90%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total shots | 13 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 17 |
Lineups
Heracles (4-2-3-1): Fabian de Keijzer, Jannes Wieckhoff, Damon Mirani, Ivan Mesik, Djevencio van der Kust, Sem Scheperman, Jan Zamburek, Bryan Limbombe, Thomas Bruns, Tristan van Gilst, Jizz Hornkamp
N.E.C. Nijmegen (3-4-3): Gonzalo Crettaz, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Koki Ogawa, Bryan Linssen
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)
- 13' · Red card · Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles)
- 28' · Yellow card · Bryan Linssen (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 29' · Substitution · Youssef El Kachati for Brayann Pereira (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 32' · Yellow card · Jan Zamburek (Heracles)
- 39' · Goal · Bryan Linssen (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 46' · Substitution · Luka Kulenovic for Thomas Bruns (Heracles)
- 46' · Substitution · Mimeirhel Benita for Jannes Wieckhoff (Heracles)
- 62' · Substitution · Yvandro Borges Sanches for Tristan van Gilst (Heracles)
- 62' · Substitution · Mike te Wierik for Jan Zamburek (Heracles)
- 68' · Yellow card · Sem Scheperman (Heracles)
- 68' · Goal · Philippe Sandler (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 69' · Substitution · Virgil Misidjan for Basar Onal (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 69' · Substitution · Vito van Crooij for Bryan Linssen (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 69' · Substitution · Kento Shiogai for Koki Ogawa (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 81' · Substitution · Ajdin Hrustic for Damon Mirani (Heracles)
- 83' · Goal · Kento Shiogai (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 87' · Goal · Kento Shiogai (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 90' · Substitution · Yousri Sbai for Philippe Sandler (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
- 90' · Yellow card · Dirk Proper (N.E.C. Nijmegen)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 2005: Heracles 9, draws 6, N.E.C. Nijmegen 15.
Questions
Who won Heracles vs N.E.C. Nijmegen?
N.E.C. Nijmegen won, 1-4 (Eredivisie) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Heracles vs N.E.C. Nijmegen?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 18:00 UTC at Asito Stadion, Almelo, Eredivisie.
What is the head-to-head record between Heracles and N.E.C. Nijmegen?
In 30 league meetings since 2005: Heracles 9 wins, 6 draws, N.E.C. Nijmegen 15 wins (goals 32-45).