Match report

NEC Nijmegen Defeats Heracles 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
4–1
FT
Heracles
Heracles
Feb 7, 2026

NEC Nijmegen emerged victorious in their Eredivisie encounter against Heracles, defeating them by a score of 4-1. The game was marked by early goals from B. Linssen and T. Chery for NEC, while L. Zeefuik scored for Heracles. A penalty by B. Onal and late goal from N. Lebreton sealed the win for NEC, who showcased strong teamwork and determination throughout.

Key Facts

  • • NEC Nijmegen secured a 4-1 victory over Heracles in their Eredivisie match.
  • • B. Linssen scored the opening goal for NEC at minute 17, assisted by P. Sandler.
  • • L. Zeefuik equalized for Heracles at minute 23 with an assist from N. Unuvar.
  • • T. Chery restored NEC's lead in the 42nd minute, with an assist from N. Lebreton.
  • • B. Onal scored a penalty goal for NEC at minute 57.
  • • N. Lebreton added another goal for NEC in stoppage time.

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Crettaz (G)
  • 14 E. Dasa (D)
  • 3 P. Sandler (D)
  • 4 A. Kaplan (D)
  • 2 B. Pereira (M)
  • 6 D. Nejasmic (M)
  • 23 K. Sano (M)
  • 11 B. Onal (M)
  • 10 T. Chery (F)
  • 20 N. Lebreton (F)
  • 30 B. Linssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Cillessen
  • 5 T. Ouwejan
  • 7 V. Misidjan
  • 8 I. Hansen-Aaroen
  • 15 J. Willems
  • 17 B. Nuytinck
  • 18 K. Ogawa
  • 19 W. T. Willumsson
  • 24 D. Fonville
  • 25 S. Ouaissa
  • 34 Y. El Kachati
  • 71 D. Proper

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)
  • 25 L. Zeefuik (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Jansink
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 7 B. Limbombe
  • 13 J. Zamburek
  • 14 E. Ahlstrand
  • 17 T. van Gilst
  • 19 L. Kulenovic
  • 21 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 27 J. Tijink

Timeline

  1. NEC Nijmegen
    17' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Linssen · Assist: P. Sandler
  2. Heracles
    23' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Zeefuik · Assist: N. Unuvar
  3. NEC Nijmegen
    42' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Chery · Assist: N. Lebreton
  4. NEC Nijmegen
    57' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Penalty
    B. Onal
  5. NEC Nijmegen
    65' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ahmetcan Kaplan · On: D. Fonville
  6. Heracles
    70' Heracles Var · Goal cancelled
    Sava Arangel Čestić
  7. Heracles
    79' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Benita · On: T. van Gilst
  8. Heracles
    79' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Unuvar · On: L. Kulenovic
  9. NEC Nijmegen
    80' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Linssen · On: W. T. Willumsson
  10. NEC Nijmegen
    80' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Pereira · On: Y. El Kachati
  11. NEC Nijmegen
    90'+1 NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Chery · On: I. Hansen-Aaroen
  12. NEC Nijmegen
    90'+1 NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Sandler · On: B. Nuytinck
  13. Heracles
    90'+2 Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    L. Zeefuik

    Foul

  14. NEC Nijmegen
    90' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lebreton · Assist: Y. El Kachati

Match Stats

Stat NEC Nijmegen Heracles
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 87% 69%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 501 227
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.55 1.16
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 434 156
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by B. Linssen set the tone for NEC, giving them a quick lead and momentum.
  • ▸ T. Chery's second goal in the 42nd minute effectively shifted the game's dynamic, solidifying NEC's control over the match.