Match report

GO Ahead Eagles Stun Heracles with 4-0 Victory in Eredivisie

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
4–0
FT
Heracles
Heracles
Feb 22, 2026

GO Ahead Eagles stunned Heracles with an emphatic 4-0 win at home in the Eredivisie, securing a crucial three points. The hosts were clinical throughout and capitalized on multiple opportunities to seal their victory. GO Ahead Eagles' Sven Tengstedt opened the scoring early on with an assist from Robin Margaret, setting the tone for the game.

Key Facts

  • • GO Ahead Eagles defeated Heracles 4-0 in Eredivisie action.
  • • S. Tengstedt (30'), M. Meulensteen (52'), M. Suray (63'), and J. Breum (67') scored for GO Ahead Eagles.
  • • Heracles received three yellow cards: T. Bruns, R. Bozinovski, and D. Mirani.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 A. Sampsted (D)
  • 26 J. Dirksen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 29 A. Adelgaard (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (M)
  • 7 J. Breum (M)
  • 10 S. Tengstedt (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 18 R. Margaret (M)
  • 16 V. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 5 D. James
  • 8 E. Linthorst
  • 9 S. I. Sigurdarson
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 20 E. Waayers
  • 24 K. Goudmijn
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni
  • 27 F. Stokkers

Heracles

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 2 M. Benita (D)
  • 23 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 4 D. Mirani (D)
  • 24 I. Mesik (D)
  • 5 D. van der Kust (D)
  • 70 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 20 R. Bozinovski (M)
  • 9 N. Unuvar (M)
  • 25 L. Zeefuik (F)
  • 19 L. Kulenovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Jansink
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 7 B. Limbombe
  • 10 T. Bruns
  • 13 J. Zamburek
  • 14 E. Ahlstrand
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 39 S. Blokhuis
  • 73 W. Ould Chikh
  • 17 T. van Gilst

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    ?' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bruns

    Argument

  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    19' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    S. Tengstedt

    Foul

  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    30' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Tengstedt · Assist: R. Margaret
  4. Heracles
    41' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bozinovski

    Foul

  5. Heracles
    46' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bozinovski · On: W. Ould Chikh
  6. Heracles
    49' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mirani

    Foul

  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    52' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Meulensteen
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    58' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dirksen · On: G. van Zwam
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    59' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tengstedt · On: S. I. Sigurdarson
  10. Heracles
    60' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Benita · On: J. Wieckhoff
  11. Heracles
    60' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. van der Kust · On: E. Ahlstrand
  12. GO Ahead Eagles
    63' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suray · Assist: M. Meulensteen
  13. GO Ahead Eagles
    67' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Margaret · On: O. Sivertsen
  14. GO Ahead Eagles
    67' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Breum · Assist: O. Sivertsen
  15. GO Ahead Eagles
    75' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Breum · On: E. Linthorst
  16. GO Ahead Eagles
    75' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Suray · On: K. Goudmijn

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Heracles
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 419 402
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.60 0.80
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 348 334
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles took the lead through Sven Tengstedt's goal at 30 minutes, which shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Meulensteen just before halftime sealed the dominance of GO Ahead Eagles and left Heracles struggling to respond.