Match report

Utrecht Defeats Heracles 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Utrecht
Utrecht
3–0
FT
Heracles
Heracles
May 21, 2019

Utrecht strolled to a 3-0 win over Heracles in a dominant display in the Eredivisie. The hosts took control early, with Heracles struggling to keep pace. The match was sealed with a penalty by S. Gustafson and two goals from J. Bahebeck.

Key Facts

  • • S. Gustafson scored a penalty at 57' to break the deadlock
  • • J. Bahebeck added two goals, one at 80' and the second in stoppage time
  • • Heracles saw M. Knoester receive a yellow card at 25'
  • • Utrecht's R. Bazoer was substituted for J. Bahebeck at 24'

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Jensen (G)
  • 14 W. Janssen (D)
  • 13 E. Bergström (D)
  • 17 S. Klaiber (D)
  • 6 R. Strieder (M)
  • 23 R. Bazoer (M)
  • 24 N. Gavory (D)
  • 10 Simon Gustafson (M)
  • 7 G. Kerk (F)
  • 11 C. Dessers (F)
  • 26 O. Boussaid (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Bahebeck
  • 27 L. Görtler
  • 2 M. van der Maarel
  • 30 M. Kramer
  • 29 N. Venema
  • 28 U. Emanuelson
  • 33 C. Mamengi
  • 22 S. van de Streek
  • 16 N. Marsman

Heracles

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Blaswich (G)
  • 2 T. Breukers (M)
  • 12 W. Droste (D)
  • 6 D. Van den Buijs (D)
  • 13 M. Knoester (D)
  • 3 L. Czyborra (M)
  • 52 A. Merkel (M)
  • 14 Mohammed Osman (M)
  • 17 B. Kuwas (F)
  • 24 D. dos Santos (M)
  • 9 Adrián Dalmau (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 B. van Hintum
  • 11 S. van der Water
  • 25 J. Konings
  • 31 S. Sama
  • 16 M. Brouwer
  • 18 Jesper Drost
  • 34 J. Hardeveld
  • 10 Y. van Nieff
  • 26 K. Bucker

Timeline

  1. Utrecht
    24' Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bazoer · On: J. Bahebeck
  2. Heracles
    25' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Knoester
  3. Heracles
    29' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Droste · On: Bart van Hintum
  4. Utrecht
    46' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Boussaid · On: Lukas Görtler
  5. Utrecht
    57' Utrecht Goal · Penalty
    S. Gustafson
  6. Heracles
    69' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Breukers · On: S. van der Water
  7. Utrecht
    75' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kerk · On: M. van der Maarel
  8. Heracles
    76' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Merkel · On: J. Konings
  9. Utrecht
    80' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bahebeck · Assist: S. Gustafson
  10. Utrecht
    90' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bahebeck · Assist: S. Gustafson

Match Stats

Stat Utrecht Heracles
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 86%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 394 577
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 309 495
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Gustafson's penalty in the 57th minute gave Utrecht a crucial lead, breaking Heracles' resistance
  • ▸ J. Bahebeck's brace (80' and 90') ensured Utrecht's comprehensive victory, solidifying their position in the Eredivisie standings