Match report
Heracles Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Heracles
3–0
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sep 27, 2025
Heracles emerged victorious over Sparta Rotterdam with a convincing 3-0 win in the Eredivisie on September 27th. The home team, led by standout performers Jizz Hornkamp and Y. Borges Sanches, showed resilience and skill to outplay their opponents. Despite early substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Heracles managed to secure three crucial points.
Key Facts
- • Heracles 3–0 Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie.
- • Jizz Hornkamp scored twice at minutes 45 and 69.
- • Y. Borges Sanches netted a goal in the 65th minute.
- • Sparta Rotterdam received four yellow cards during the game.
- • Heracles made several substitutions as part of tactical adjustments.
Lineups
Heracles
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. de Keijzer (G)
- 2 M. Benita (D)
- 4 D. Mirani (D)
- 18 A. Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
- 24 I. Mesik (D)
- 7 B. Limbombe (M)
- 70 A. Hrustic (M)
- 32 S. Scheperman (M)
- 21 Y. Borges Sanches (M)
- 9 J. Hornkamp (F)
- 17 T. van Gilst (F)
Substitutes
- 16 T. Jansink
- 30 R. Mantel
- 3 J. Wieckhoff
- 5 D. van der Kust
- 8 M. Engels
- 19 L. Kulenovic
- 13 J. Zamburek
- 10 T. Bruns
- 22 L. Milani
- 23 M. te Wierik
- 73 W. Ould Chikh
Sparta Rotterdam
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Drommel (G)
- 2 S. Sambo (D)
- 3 M. Young (D)
- 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
- 5 T. Quintero (D)
- 10 J. Toornstra (M)
- 6 P. Clement (M)
- 8 J. Kitolano (M)
- 7 M. van Bergen (F)
- 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
- 11 S. Ltaief (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Bakari
- 14 T. Velthuis
- 15 P. van Aanholt
- 16 J. Baas
- 17 A. Oufkir
- 18 L. Duijvestijn
- 19 N. Thorisson
- 21 J. de Guzman
- 22 G. Vianello
- 20 F. Bednarek
- 30 P. Kuiper
Timeline
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14' Heracles subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Scheperman · On: J. Zamburek
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16' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardS. Sambo
Foul
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33' Heracles Card · Yellow CardM. Benita
Foul
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41' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardB. Martins Indi
Foul
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45' Heracles Goal · Normal GoalJizz Hornkamp · Assist: Bryan Limbombe
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46' Heracles Card · Yellow CardD. Mirani
Foul
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46' Heracles subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Benita · On: J. Wieckhoff
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55' Sparta Rotterdam Var · Penalty cancelledT. Lauritsen
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59' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardJens Toornstra
Foul
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65' Heracles Goal · Normal GoalY. Borges Sanches · Assist: J. Zamburek
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68' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Sambo · On: J. Baas
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68' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ltaief · On: A. Oufkir
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68' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Clement · On: L. Duijvestijn
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69' Heracles Goal · Normal GoalJizz Hornkamp · Assist: A. Hrustic
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76' Heracles subst · Substitution 3Off: Jizz Hornkamp · On: L. Kulenovic
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76' Heracles subst · Substitution 4Off: T. van Gilst · On: T. Bruns
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81' Heracles subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Borges Sanches · On: M. Engels
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84' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardJ. Kitolano
Foul
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86' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4Off: M. van Bergen · On: N. Thorisson
Match Stats
| Stat | Heracles | Sparta Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 18 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 417 | 459 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 329 | 378 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Jizz Hornkamp's opening goal in the 45th minute set the tone for Heracles' dominance.
- ▸ The cancellation of a Sparta Rotterdam penalty via VAR at minute 55 maintained the home team's momentum.