Match report

GO Ahead Eagles 1–3 Heerenveen: Struggling Eagles Fall Short

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
1–3
FT
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Feb 11, 2026

In an Eredivisie encounter, Heerenveen defeated GO Ahead Eagles with a 3-1 result. Despite J. Dirksen's early goal for the hosts, Lasse Nordas' brace and Jacob Trenskow's late strike secured three important points for Heerenveen.

Key Facts

  • • GO Ahead Eagles 1-3 Heerenveen in Eredivisie match.
  • • J. Dirksen scored the only goal for GO Ahead Eagles at minute 54, assisted by J. Breum.
  • • Lasse Nordas netted twice for Heerenveen (minutes 58 and 68), with an assist from M. Rivera in the second goal.
  • • Jacob Trenskow added a third for Heerenveen at minute 81, also assisted by M. Rivera.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 A. Sampsted (D)
  • 25 G. van Zwam (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 26 J. Dirksen (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (M)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 19 J. Slory (M)
  • 7 J. Breum (M)
  • 23 T. Baeten (M)
  • 16 V. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 9 S. I. Sigurdarson
  • 10 S. Tengstedt
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 17 M. Suray
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 20 E. Waayers
  • 24 K. Goudmijn
  • 31 D. Tijman
  • 32 O. Boakye
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni

Heerenveen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Klaverboer (G)
  • 45 O. Braude (D)
  • 4 S. Kersten (D)
  • 3 M. Willemsen (D)
  • 19 V. Zagaritis (D)
  • 16 M. Linday (M)
  • 6 J. van Overeem (M)
  • 20 J. Trenskow (M)
  • 10 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 7 M. Rivera (M)
  • 18 L. Nordas (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 A. Noppert
  • 31 N. Bakker
  • 15 M. Egbring
  • 17 N. Hopland
  • 28 H. Petrov
  • 35 I. Ahmed
  • 38 I. Mulder
  • 36 N. Courtens
  • 8 L. Brouwers
  • 50 E. Gurbuz
  • 11 L. Oyen
  • 26 A. van Axel Dongen

Timeline

  1. GO Ahead Eagles
    42' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dirksen

    Foul

  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. van Zwam · On: S. Tengstedt
  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    54' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dirksen · Assist: J. Breum
  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    55' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Dirksen · On: O. Sivertsen
  5. Heerenveen
    58' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nordas
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    64' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Slory · On: S. I. Sigurdarson
  7. Heerenveen
    68' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Nordas · Assist: M. Rivera
  8. Heerenveen
    73' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Linday · On: N. Hopland
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    77' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sampsted · On: E. Waayers
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    77' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Linthorst · On: Y. Salah Rahmouni
  11. Heerenveen
    77' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Zagaritis · On: H. Petrov
  12. Heerenveen
    81' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jacob Trenskow · Assist: M. Rivera
  13. Heerenveen
    89' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jacob Trenskow · On: L. Oyen

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Heerenveen
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 19
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 383 471
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 6 10
xG 0.77 1.82
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 315 401
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles took an early lead through J. Dirksen’s goal (54'), but Heerenveen's quick response with Lasse Nordas’ equalizer just four minutes later shifted the momentum.
  • ▸ Heerenveen sealed their win in the second half with two more goals from Lasse Nordas and Jacob Trenskow, securing a 3-1 victory that solidified their position in the Eredivisie.