Match report

Heracles Stuns Sparta Rotterdam 5-2 in Eredivisie Showdown

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
2–5
FT
Heracles
Heracles
May 6, 2018

In a thrilling Eredivisie encounter, Heracles stunned Sparta Rotterdam with a 5-2 victory. Heracles showcased their attacking prowess with multiple goal scorers, while Sparta struggled to maintain their lead after early goals from F. Friday and Stijn Spierings.

Key Facts

  • • Heracles scored 5 goals to Sparta Rotterdam's 2
  • • F. Friday (25') and Stijn Spierings (50') scored for Sparta Rotterdam
  • • V. Vermeij (61', 90+2'), K. Peterson (26'), and T. Breukers (78') scored for Heracles
  • • M. Nelom and Stijn Spierings received yellow cards for Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including R. Muhren and P. van Ooijen

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Huth (G)
  • 3 S. Fischer (D)
  • 5 M. Nelom (D)
  • 2 F. Holst (D)
  • 4 J. Chabot (D)
  • 8 R. Sanusi (M)
  • 11 S. Spierings (F)
  • 6 D. Duarte (M)
  • 10 R. Mühren (M)
  • 9 F. Friday (F)
  • 7 T. Verhaar (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Breuer
  • 22 I. Alhaft
  • 16 P. van Moorsel
  • 17 L. Brogno
  • 20 L. Nienhuis
  • 19 N. Proschwitz
  • 15 A. Harroui
  • 21 R. Ache
  • 18 K. Dougall
  • 13 S. Floranus
  • 14 B. Vriends
  • 23 I. Dervisoglu

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)
  • 20 P. van Ooijen (M)
  • 35 Jamiro (M)
  • 27 N. Leemhuis (M)
  • 18 K. Peterson (F)
  • 17 B. Kuwas (F)
  • 15 J. Navrátil (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Gladon
  • 19 V. Vermeij
  • 14 M. Osman
  • 3 D. Wuytens
  • 6 D. Van den Buijs
  • 21 S. Jakubiak
  • 22 R. Baas
  • 25 Z. Erkilinc
  • 26 H. Zeinstra
  • 28 M. Brouwer
  • 29 R. Niemeijer

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    25' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Friday · Assist: M. Nelom
  2. Heracles
    26' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Peterson · Assist: N. Leemhuis
  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    30' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jeff Chabot · On: M. Breuer
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Verhaar · On: I. Alhaft
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    50' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    Stijn Spierings
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    55' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sanusi
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    59' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Stijn Spierings
  8. Heracles
    60' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Leemhuis · On: P. Gladon
  9. Heracles
    60' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jaroslav Navratil · On: V. Vermeij
  10. Heracles
    61' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Vermeij
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    62' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nelom
  12. Heracles
    65' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. van Ooijen · On: M. Osman
  13. Sparta Rotterdam
    68' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Muhren · On: P. van Moorsel
  14. Heracles
    78' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Breukers · Assist: Jamiro Monteiro
  15. Heracles
    90'+2 Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Vermeij · Assist: B. Kuwas

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Heracles
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 409 460
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 11
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 324 392
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Heracles equalized quickly after F. Friday's early goal, with K. Peterson scoring a minute later, setting the stage for a high-scoring match.
  • ▸ Heracles took control of the game in the second half, with V. Vermeij's brace and T. Breukers' goal, turning the match in their favor.