Match report
Ajax Secures 3-0 Victory Over Heracles in Eredivisie
Heracles
0–3
FT
Ajax
Apr 11, 2026
Ajax cruised to a 3-0 victory over Heracles in an Eredivisie match on April 11, 2026, at the Almelo Stadion. The away side took control early with goals from M. Godts and S. Berghuis, and maintained their lead despite playing a man down in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Ajax scored their first goal in the 16th minute through M. Godts, assisted by J. Mokio.
- • S. Berghuis doubled Ajax's lead with a goal in the 17th minute, assisted by W. Weghorst.
- • Heracles made several substitutions in the second half, including the introduction of Sava Arangel Čestić and N. Unuvar.
- • Ajax extended their lead when S. Berghuis scored his second goal in the 47th minute, assisted by O. Gloukh.
- • T. Tomiyasu received a red card for Ajax in the 80th minute, reducing their team to 10 players.
- • Ajax secured a 3-0 victory despite being down a man in the second half.
Lineups
Heracles
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Remko Pasveer (G)
- 3 Jannes Wieckhoff (D)
- 4 Damon Mirani (D)
- 18 Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
- 24 Ivan Mesík (D)
- 10 Thomas Bruns (M)
- 32 Sem Scheperman (M)
- 17 Tristan van Gilst (M)
- 8 Mario Engels (M)
- 9 Naci Ünüvar (M)
- 25 Lequincio Zeefuik (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Sava Arangel Čestić
- 19 Luka Kulenović
- 14 Erik Ahlstrand
- 5 Djevencio van der Kust
- 73 Walid Ould-Chikh
- 39 Sil Blokhuis
- 30 Robin Mantel
- 20 Rhys Bozinovski
- 21 Yvandro Borges Sanches
- 7 Bryan Limbombe
- 16 Timo Jansink
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 Maarten Paes (G)
- 3 Anton Gaaei (D)
- 37 Josip Šutalo (D)
- 15 Youri Baas (D)
- 2 Lucas Rosa (D)
- 10 Oscar Gloukh (M)
- 4 Ko Itakura (M)
- 24 Jorthy Mokio (M)
- 23 Steven Berghuis (F)
- 25 Wout Weghorst (F)
- 11 Mika Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Takehiro Tomiyasu
- 48 Sean Steur
- 17 Oliver Edvardsen
- 30 Aaron Bouwman
- 53 Mylo van der Lans
- 5 Owen Wijndal
- 19 Don-Angelo Konadu
- 62 Aymean el Hani
- 52 Paul Reverson
- 43 Rayane Bounida
- 9 Kasper Dolberg
- 7 Maher Carrizo
Timeline
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16' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalM. Godts · Assist: J. Mokio
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17' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalS. Berghuis · Assist: W. Weghorst
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46' Heracles subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bruns · On: Sava Arangel Čestić
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47' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalS. Berghuis · Assist: O. Gloukh
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55' Heracles subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Unuvar · On: L. Kulenovic
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55' Heracles subst · Substitution 3Off: T. van Gilst · On: E. Ahlstrand
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55' Heracles subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Wieckhoff · On: D. van der Kust
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65' Heracles subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Mesik · On: W. Ould Chikh
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66' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Itakura · On: T. Tomiyasu
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75' Heracles Card · Yellow CardW. Ould Chikh
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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77' Heracles Card · Yellow CardA. Van Hoorenbeeck
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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80' Ajax Card · Red CardT. Tomiyasu
Holding
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84' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Gloukh · On: S. Steur
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84' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Berghuis · On: O. Edvardsen
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87' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Godts · On: Aaron Bouwman
Match Stats
| Stat | Heracles | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 299 | 484 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | 0.99 | 1.93 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 245 | 420 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ajax quickly capitalized on early opportunities, scoring two goals within a minute to establish a commanding lead.
- ▸ Despite being reduced to ten men after T. Tomiyasu's red card, Ajax maintained their defensive discipline and held on for the win.