Match report

Heracles Defeats Fortuna Sittard 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Heracles
Heracles
2–1
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Feb 1, 2026

Heracles secured their victory over Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie, with two crucial strikes from A. Hrustic and A. Van Hoorenbeeck overshadowing K. Sierhuis's goal for Fortuna. The match saw several key turning points that influenced the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • A. Hrustic scored Heracles' first goal in the 26th minute, with an assist from D. van der Kust.
  • • L. Zeefuik's potential second goal was cancelled by VAR at the 31st minute.
  • • K. Sierhuis equalized for Fortuna Sittard in the 37th minute, assisted by K. Peterson.
  • • A. Van Hoorenbeeck secured Heracles' lead with a goal in the 44th minute.
  • • Justin Hubner of Fortuna Sittard received a yellow card at the 33rd minute for simulation.

Lineups

Heracles

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 23 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 18 A. Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
  • 24 I. Mesik (D)
  • 2 M. Benita (M)
  • 70 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 4 D. Mirani (M)
  • 5 D. van der Kust (M)
  • 73 W. Ould Chikh (F)
  • 9 N. Unuvar (F)
  • 25 L. Zeefuik (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Jansink
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 6 S. Cestic
  • 7 B. Limbombe
  • 8 M. Engels
  • 13 J. Zamburek
  • 17 T. van Gilst
  • 19 L. Kulenovic
  • 21 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 39 S. Blokhuis

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
  • 4 S. Adewoye (D)
  • 44 I. Marquez (D)
  • 21 N. Kasanwirjo (D)
  • 12 I. Pinto (M)
  • 20 E. Michut (M)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 28 J. Hubner (M)
  • 52 M. Ihattaren (F)
  • 7 K. Peterson (F)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 S. Bastien
  • 46 M. Gbemou
  • 19 P. Gladon
  • 10 A. Halilovic
  • 18 D. Limnios
  • 25 N. Martens
  • 38 T. Schenkhuizen
  • 48 L. van Parys
  • 6 S. van Ottele

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    26' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hrustic · Assist: D. van der Kust
  2. Heracles
    31' Heracles Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Zeefuik
  3. Fortuna Sittard
    33' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Hubner

    Simulation

  4. Fortuna Sittard
    37' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sierhuis · Assist: K. Peterson
  5. Heracles
    44' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Van Hoorenbeeck
  6. Fortuna Sittard
    56' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    S. Adewoye

    Foul

  7. Heracles
    58' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    N. Unuvar

    Foul

  8. Fortuna Sittard
    60' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    I. Marquez

    Foul

  9. Fortuna Sittard
    62' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Adewoye · On: P. Gladon
  10. Heracles
    73' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Unuvar · On: M. Engels
  11. Fortuna Sittard
    77' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Pinto · On: D. Limnios
  12. Heracles
    84' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Benita · On: J. Wieckhoff
  13. Heracles
    84' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hrustic · On: T. van Gilst
  14. Heracles
    84' Heracles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Zeefuik · On: L. Kulenovic
  15. Fortuna Sittard
    88' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Peterson · On: A. Halilovic
  16. Fortuna Sittard
    89' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Michut · On: S. Bastien
  17. Heracles
    90'+2 Heracles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Ould Chikh · On: J. Zamburek
  18. Heracles
    90' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    W. Ould Chikh

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Heracles Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 73% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 367 426
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 2.01 0.60
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 269 321
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Heracles took an early lead when A. Hrustic scored in the 26th minute, despite a subsequent goal being cancelled.
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard leveled with K. Sierhuis's strike at the 37-minute mark, but Heracles regained their advantage thanks to Van Hoorenbeeck’s goal just seven minutes later.