Match report
Excelsior Defeats Heracles 3-0 in Eredivisie
Excelsior
3–0
FT
Heracles
May 18, 2022
Excelsior held off Heracles with an emphatic 3-0 victory at home. The match was marked by a strong performance from Excelsior, who capitalized on early goals to secure their lead throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Excelsior scored three goals against Heracles.
- • M. Azarkan opened the scoring in the 21st minute with an assist from Reuven Niemeijer.
- • T. Dallinga netted the second goal at 74 minutes, also assisted by Reuven Niemeijer.
- • C. Driouech sealed the win in the 85th minute with an assist from Mats Wieffer.
- • Heracles struggled to create chances and received a yellow card early on.
Lineups
Excelsior
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. van Gassel (G)
- 16 S. Nieuwpoort (D)
- 2 S. Horemans (D)
- 4 R. El Yaakoubi (D)
- 28 N. Tjoe-A-On (D)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (F)
- 21 K. Goudmijn (M)
- 8 M. Wieffer (M)
- 32 J. Eijgenraam (M)
- 11 M. Azarkan (M)
- 9 T. Dallinga (F)
Substitutes
- 33 J. Baas
- 27 M. Chacón
- 24 B. Ormonde-Ottewill
- 14 C. Driouech
- 7 N. Agrafiotis
- 5 N. Vlasenko
- 6 A. Aberkane
- 34 S. Seymor
- 20 B. Geens
- 38 P. Kuiper
Heracles
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 K. Bucker (G)
- 19 N. Bakboord (D)
- 21 J. Hoogma (D)
- 4 S. Sonnenberg (D)
- 3 G. Quagliata (D)
- 15 L. Schoofs (M)
- 30 A. Ouahim (M)
- 14 L. de la Torre (M)
- 33 S. Armenteros (F)
- 29 E. Hansson (F)
- 11 N. Laursen (F)
Substitutes
- 8 E. Sierra
- 12 R. Roosken
- 23 N. Fadiga
- 20 K. Jakobsen
- 7 B. Başacıkoğlu
- 5 M. Rente
- 28 R. Jalving
- 36 T. Jansink
- 17 A. Szőke
- 9 S. Bakış
- 32 S. Scheperman
- 27 M. İbrahimoğlu
Timeline
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21' Excelsior Goal · Normal GoalM. Azarkan · Assist: Reuven Niemeijer -
29' Heracles Card · Yellow CardL. SchoofsFoul
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32' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Azarkan · On: J. Baas -
46' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Eijgenraam · On: M. Chacón -
68' Heracles subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Hansson · On: E. Sierra -
68' Heracles subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Quagliata · On: R. Roosken -
72' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3Off: Nathan Tjoe-A-On · On: Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill -
72' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Goudmijn · On: C. Driouech -
74' Excelsior Goal · Normal GoalT. Dallinga · Assist: Reuven Niemeijer -
76' Heracles subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Bakboord · On: N. Fadiga -
77' Heracles subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Laursen · On: K. Lunding -
80' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Dallinga · On: N. Agrafiotis -
85' Excelsior Goal · Normal GoalC. Driouech · Assist: Mats Wieffer -
90' Excelsior subst · Substitution 6Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: N. Vlasenko
Match Stats
| Stat | Excelsior | Heracles |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 471 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 377 | 344 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Excelsior's goal by M. Azarkan at 21 minutes set the tone for their dominance in the match.
- ▸ The second goal by T. Dallinga at 74 minutes effectively ended any hope of a Heracles comeback.