Match report

FC Volendam Defeats Heracles 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash

FC Volendam
FC Volendam
3–0
FT
Heracles
Heracles
Oct 25, 2025

FC Volendam showcased impressive team play and strategy to defeat Heracles 3-0 in the Eredivisie. Goals by N. Bukala, Yannick Leliendal, and A. Oehlers secured a comfortable win for FC Volendam, while red carded M. Engels from Heracles only added to their woes.

Key Facts

  • • FC Volendam scored three goals by N. Bukala (42'), Yannick Leliendal (49'), and A. Oehlers (66')
  • • M. Engels of Heracles received a red card for simulation in the 58th minute
  • • Heracles had two yellow cards, both awarded to M. Engels
  • • FC Volendam made multiple substitutions towards the end of the game

Lineups

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 2 D. Payne (D)
  • 3 M. Amevor (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 8 G. Yah (M)
  • 18 N. Bukala (M)
  • 10 B. Kuwas (M)
  • 40 R. van Cruijsen
  • 7 O. Kokcu (M)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 A. Descotte
  • 33 K. Dyer
  • 28 S. Esajas
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 21 R. Muhren
  • 11 A. Oehlers
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 16 R. Steur
  • 5 P. Ugwu
  • 22 D. Vlak
  • 24 K. Wong-A-Soij
  • 19 M. Zijlstra

Heracles

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 T. Jansink (G)
  • 7 B. Limbombe (D)
  • 23 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 4 D. Mirani (D)
  • 18 A. Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
  • 24 I. Mesik (D)
  • 70 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 13 J. Zamburek (M)
  • 8 M. Engels (M)
  • 19 L. Kulenovic (F)
  • 9 J. Hornkamp (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 S. Blokhuis
  • 21 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 22 L. Milani
  • 73 W. Ould Chikh
  • 40 M. Roede
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 38 J. Wijnreder
  • 1 F. de Keijzer
  • 5 D. van der Kust

Timeline

  1. FC Volendam
    42' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Bukala · Assist: M. Amevor
  2. Heracles
    45'+2 Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Engels

    Argument

  3. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Kokcu · On: A. Oehlers
  4. FC Volendam
    49' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    Yannick Leliendal · Assist: N. Verschuren
  5. Heracles
    53' Heracles Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Engels
  6. Heracles
    58' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Engels

    Simulation

  7. Heracles
    58' Heracles Card · Red Card
    M. Engels

    Simulation

  8. Heracles
    65' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bryan Limbombe · On: W. Ould Chikh
  9. FC Volendam
    66' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oehlers · Assist: N. Bukala
  10. FC Volendam
    75' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: A. Descotte
  11. FC Volendam
    75' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Payne · On: P. Ugwu
  12. FC Volendam
    76' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yannick Leliendal · On: A. Meijers
  13. FC Volendam
    87' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Kuwas · On: K. Dyer
  14. Heracles
    88' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    I. Mesik

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Volendam Heracles
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 466 357
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.54 1.16
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 404 274
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by N. Bukala in the 42nd minute gave FC Volendam a significant advantage, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ M. Engels' red card in the 58th minute further weakened Heracles' efforts and allowed FC Volendam to dominate the game.