Match report
NAC Breda Defeats Heracles 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Heracles
0–1
FT
NAC Breda
Feb 14, 2026
NAC Breda stunned Heracles with a late penalty from Christiaan Leemans to claim a crucial 1-0 win. The match featured several key substitutions but it was NAC Breda who capitalized on their opportunities, particularly through the use of video assistant referee (VAR) technology.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Heracles 0–1 NAC Breda
- • Goal: Christiaan Leemans (80', Penalty)
- • Yellow Card: Lasse Holtby (56') for NAC Breda
- • Substitutions: Multiple changes from both teams, including L. Greiml and M. Benita
Lineups
Heracles
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 R. Pasveer (G)
- 23 M. te Wierik (D)
- 6 S. Cestic (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)
- 19 L. Kulenovic (F)
Substitutes
- 16 T. Jansink
- 30 R. Mantel
- 39 S. Blokhuis
- 13 J. Zamburek
- 14 E. Ahlstrand
- 17 T. van Gilst
- 18 R. Bozinovski
- 27 J. Tijink
- 10 T. Bruns
NAC Breda
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 99 D. Bielica (G)
- 25 C. Valerius (D)
- 12 L. Greiml (D)
- 8 C. Leemans (D)
- 4 B. Kemper (D)
- 90 L. Holtby (M)
- 16 M. Balard (M)
- 14 K. Sowah (M)
- 7 C. Brym (F)
- 24 A. Ayew (F)
- 9 M. Soumano (F)
Substitutes
- 1 R. Kortsmit
- 31 K. Lamprou
- 2 B. Lucassen
- 3 D. Odoi
- 10 M. Nassoh
- 11 R. Paula
- 15 E. Mahmutovic
- 19 A. Salama
- 21 J. Candelaria
- 26 P. Reulen
- 32 J. Talvitie
- 55 B. Ghalidi
Timeline
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36' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Greiml · On: D. Odoi -
56' NAC Breda Card · Yellow CardL. HoltbyFoul
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60' Heracles subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Benita · On: R. Bozinovski -
61' Heracles subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Ould Chikh · On: E. Ahlstrand -
75' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Soumano · On: A. Salama -
80' NAC Breda Var · Penalty confirmedC. Valerius -
80' NAC Breda Goal · PenaltyC. Leemans -
84' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Brym · On: B. Lucassen -
85' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Leemans · On: Enes Mahmutović -
90' Heracles subst · Substitution 3Off: D. van der Kust · On: T. van Gilst -
90' Heracles subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Unuvar · On: T. Bruns
Match Stats
| Stat | Heracles | NAC Breda |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 76% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 373 | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 1.12 | 1.26 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 275 | 259 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ NAC Breda's penalty in the 80th minute was confirmed via VAR, which proved decisive.
- ▸ Heracles made multiple substitutions late in the game but failed to break down NAC Breda’s defense.