Match report

Heracles 2-2 Utrecht: A Thrilling Draw in Eredivisie

Heracles
Heracles
2–2
FT
Utrecht
Utrecht
Apr 29, 2018

Heracles and Utrecht played out a compelling draw in their Eredivisie encounter, with the hosts taking an early two-goal lead before Utrecht fought back to level. Heracles' B. Kuwas and Jaroslav Navratil struck early goals, but Utrecht's S. van de Streek and M. van der Maarel ensured the visitors left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • Heracles took the lead through B. Kuwas in the 1st minute, assisted by Reuven Niemeijer.
  • • Jaroslav Navratil doubled Heracles' lead in the 5th minute, with an assist from K. Peterson.
  • • Utrecht's S. van de Streek scored in the 68th minute, assisted by M. Klich.
  • • M. van der Maarel scored the equalizer for Utrecht in the 85th minute.

Lineups

Heracles

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Castro (G)
  • 2 T. Breukers (D)
  • 12 W. Droste (D)
  • 5 B. van Hintum (D)
  • 4 R. Pröpper (D)
  • 35 Jamiro (M)
  • 29 R. Niemeijer (M)
  • 27 N. Leemhuis (M)
  • 18 K. Peterson (F)
  • 17 B. Kuwas (F)
  • 15 J. Navrátil (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 S. Jakubiak
  • 9 P. Gladon
  • 14 M. Osman
  • 3 D. Wuytens
  • 6 D. Van den Buijs
  • 7 B. Darri
  • 19 V. Vermeij
  • 22 R. Baas
  • 25 Z. Erkilinc
  • 26 H. Zeinstra
  • 28 M. Brouwer
  • 30 T. van de Berg

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Jensen (G)
  • 14 W. Janssen (D)
  • 5 D. Dumić (D)
  • 2 M. van der Maarel (D)
  • 17 S. Klaiber (D)
  • 18 U. Emanuelson (M)
  • 13 M. Klich (M)
  • 6 R. Strieder (M)
  • 22 S. van de Streek (M)
  • 7 G. Kerk (F)
  • 11 C. Dessers (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Kali
  • 27 L. Görtler
  • 41 S. Sow
  • 15 Robin van der Meer
  • 20 G. Troupée
  • 25 O. Velanas
  • 30 C. David
  • 46 M. Heus

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    1' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kuwas · Assist: Reuven Niemeijer
  2. Heracles
    5' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    Jaroslav Navratil · Assist: K. Peterson
  3. Heracles
    59' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Leemhuis · On: S. Jakubiak
  4. Utrecht
    65' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Strieder · On: A. Kali
  5. Utrecht
    65' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Dessers · On: Lukas Görtler
  6. Utrecht
    68' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    S. van de Streek · Assist: M. Klich
  7. Heracles
    79' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Kuwas · On: P. Gladon
  8. Utrecht
    81' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: U. Emanuelson · On: Sylla Sow
  9. Utrecht
    85' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. van der Maarel
  10. Heracles
    90' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: M. Osman

Match Stats

Stat Heracles Utrecht
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 25
Corners 3 13
Total Passes 443 431
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 10
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 362 358
Shots Inside Box 6 17
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by B. Kuwas and Jaroslav Navratil set the stage for a dominant start by Heracles, who looked poised to secure a win.
  • ▸ Utrecht's substitutions in the second half, particularly bringing on S. van de Streek and M. van der Maarel, marked a turning point as they capitalized on momentum shifts to secure a late draw.