Match report

Heracles Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 4-2 in Eredivisie Clash

Heracles
Heracles
4–2
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
Nov 22, 2025

Heracles emerged victorious in their Eredivisie clash against GO Ahead Eagles, defeating them by a score of 4-2. D. Mirani was instrumental for Heracles, scoring two goals, while L. Kulenovic and Jizz Hornkamp also found the back of the net. Despite an early surge from GO Ahead Eagles, which saw M. Suray and M. Smit score within minutes, Heracles' resilience and second-half form turned the match in their favor.

Key Facts

  • • D. Mirani (Heracles) scored two goals at 10' and 51'.
  • • M. Suray (GO Ahead Eagles) scored a goal at 34'.
  • • M. Smit (GO Ahead Eagles) scored a goal at 38'.
  • • Jizz Hornkamp (Heracles) scored at 54'.
  • • L. Kulenovic (Heracles) scored in the 90th minute.
  • • D. James (GO Ahead Eagles) received two yellow cards and was red-carded at 69'.

Lineups

Heracles

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 22 L. Milani
  • 2 M. Benita
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 5 D. van der Kust
  • 8 M. Engels
  • 10 T. Bruns
  • 17 T. van Gilst
  • 21 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 1 F. de Keijzer

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni (M)
  • 18 R. Margaret (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 30 S. Jansen
  • 7 J. Breum
  • 8 E. Linthorst
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 14 O. Pettersson
  • 20 X. Blomme
  • 23 T. Baeten
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 29 A. Adelgaard

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    10' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mirani · Assist: L. Kulenovic
  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    23' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    D. James

    Foul

  3. Heracles
    32' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    J. Zamburek

    Foul

  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    34' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suray
  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    38' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Smit · Assist: M. Deijl
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Margaret · On: T. Baeten
  7. Heracles
    51' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mirani · Assist: W. Ould Chikh
  8. Heracles
    54' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    Jizz Hornkamp · Assist: L. Kulenovic
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    69' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    D. James

    Foul

  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    69' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Red Card
    D. James

    Foul

  11. GO Ahead Eagles
    73' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Twigt · On: J. Breum
  12. GO Ahead Eagles
    73' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: A. Adelgaard
  13. Heracles
    81' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bryan Limbombe · On: T. van Gilst
  14. Heracles
    82' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Ould Chikh · On: M. Engels
  15. Heracles
    82' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zamburek · On: T. Bruns
  16. GO Ahead Eagles
    84' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Suray · On: F. Stokkers
  17. GO Ahead Eagles
    85' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Salah Rahmouni · On: J. Dirksen
  18. Heracles
    87' Heracles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jizz Hornkamp · On: D. van der Kust
  19. GO Ahead Eagles
    90'+2 GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Smit

    Persistent fouling

  20. Heracles
    90' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kulenovic · Assist: A. Hrustic

Match Stats

Stat Heracles GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 376 439
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 12 4
xG 2.63 0.90
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 298 359
Shots Inside Box 16 3
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by D. Mirani for Heracles set the tone, but GO Ahead Eagles equalized and took the lead with goals from M. Suray and M. Smit within minutes.
  • ▸ Heracles made a comeback in the second half: D. Mirani's second goal at 51' followed by Jizz Hornkamp's strike at 54', turning the tide for Heracles against a GO Ahead Eagles team that was left with only ten men after D. James received his red card.