“Lewis Holtby receives yellow card for a foul, disrupting Heracles' rhythm”
“Clint Leemans converts penalty with left foot into top left corner”
Pivotal
Heracles Almelo
NAC Breda
Outstanding performance
NAC Breda•DefenderNAC Breda secured a crucial 1-0 victory over bottom-placed Heracles Almelo through a late penalty converted by Clint Leemans. The match remained goalless for 80 minutes with few clear-cut chances before a VAR-reviewed handball by Djevencio van der Kust proved decisive. Heracles showed early promise but failed to convert their limited opportunities, with Lewis Holtby picking up a booking for a foul as frustrations mounted. The result lifts NAC Breda further away from relegation trouble while leaving Heracles rooted to the foot of the Eredivisie table, desperately needing points to avoid the drop.
How entertaining was this match?
Missed opportunity. Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left but failed to find the target.
The attempt is thwarted. Thomas Bruns from Heracles Almelo takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Thomas Bruns comes on to replace Naci Ünüvar.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Tristan van Gilst comes on to replace Djevencio van der Kust.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after a deflection off Remko Pasveer.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as André Ayew from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo makes a fantastic save, diving to the top left corner. The assist came from Amine Salama.
The attempt is thwarted. Rhys Bozinovski from Heracles Almelo takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Enes Mahmutovic replaces Clint Leemans.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Enes Mahmutovic comes on to replace Clint Leemans.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Boyd Lucassen comes on to replace Charles-Andreas Brym.
Goal! Heracles Almelo 0, NAC Breda 1. Clint Leemans from NAC Breda successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his left foot into the top left corner of the net.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to NAC Breda.
Djevencio van der Kust from Heracles Almelo commits a handball foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Lewis Holtby from NAC Breda fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Amine Salama.
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after Sava-Arangel Cestic allowed the ball to go out.
Fouled by Rhys Bozinovski from Heracles Almelo.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Amine Salama comes on to replace Moussa Soumano, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Ajdin Hrustic of Heracles Almelo.
NAC Breda has been called for offside. André Ayew is caught in an offside position.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Remko Pasveer, the goalkeeper for Heracles Almelo, makes a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this attempt came from Moussa Soumano.
Missed opportunity. Ajdin Hrustic of Heracles Almelo attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo makes a great save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the goal. The assist for this attempt came from Kamal Sowah.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Clint Leemans from NAC Breda takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards out. Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Kamal Sowah.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Damon Mirani from Heracles Almelo.
Opportunity wasted! Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The cross was delivered by Ajdin Hrustic following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after Daniel Bielica allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo takes a close-range shot with his right foot. However, the attempt is thwarted by NAC Breda's goalkeeper, Daniel Bielica, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
Another offensive push. Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Daniel Bielica of NAC Breda makes a save in the bottom right corner.
Offside call against Heracles Almelo. Naci Ünüvar is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Erik Ahlstrand comes on to replace Walid Ould-Chikh.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Rhys Bozinovski comes on to replace Mimeirhel Benita.
Opportunity squandered. André Ayew of NAC Breda took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Kamal Sowah, who set him up with a header after a quick counter-attack.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area. However, the shot is expertly stopped by NAC Breda's goalkeeper, Daniel Bielica, who is positioned centrally in goal.
Mike te Wierik from Heracles Almelo strikes the crossbar with a right-footed shot taken from outside the penalty area.
Missed opportunity! Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The assist came from Luka Kulenovic.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Djevencio van der Kust from Heracles Almelo.
Lewis HoltbyYellow CardLewis Holtby of NAC Breda has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Lewis Holtby committed a foul against NAC Breda.
Djevencio van der Kust from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Clint Leemans from NAC Breda takes a free kick from outside the penalty area and strikes the left post with a left-footed shot.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Walid Ould-Chikh from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Offside call against Heracles Almelo. Luka Kulenovic is caught in an offside position.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Moussa Soumano has been flagged for being offside.
Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda committed a foul.
The second half has begun with the score still tied at 0-0 between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda.
The first half has concluded with a score of Heracles Almelo 0, NAC Breda 0.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Moussa Soumano has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Mike te Wierik from Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Mike te Wierik from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Boy Kemper from NAC Breda earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Walid Ould-Chikh from Heracles Almelo was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda.
Corner kick awarded to Heracles Almelo after Denis Odoi allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Damon Mirani.
Offside call against Heracles Almelo. Mimeirhel Benita has been caught in an offside position.
Sava-Arangel Cestic of Heracles Almelo has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Lewis Holtby from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Walid Ould-Chikh from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda commits a handball.
Substitution for NAC Breda: Denis Odoi replaces Leo Greiml due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Leo Greiml from NAC Breda.
Mike te Wierik from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Mike te Wierik from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Leo Greiml from NAC Breda commits a handball.
Missed opportunity! Sava-Arangel Cestic of Heracles Almelo had a header from close range that went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Ajdin Hrustic, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Heracles Almelo after Leo Greiml allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Mimeirhel Benita, who delivered a cross.
Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Leo Greiml from NAC Breda committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Moussa Soumano from NAC Breda took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Boy Kemper, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
André Ayew from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Heracles Almelo after Cherrion Valerius allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Ajdin Hrustic.
Djevencio van der Kust from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
Charles-Andreas Brym from NAC Breda was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity! André Ayew from NAC Breda attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left but failed to find the target. The assist came from Clint Leemans.
Offside call against Heracles Almelo. Luka Kulenovic is caught in an offside position.
Offside call against NAC Breda. Kamal Sowah has been flagged for being offside.
A shot is deflected. Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Boy Kemper.
Ivan Mesík from Heracles Almelo committed a foul.
André Ayew from NAC Breda has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The opening half kicks off...
