2 – 2
“Tjaronn Chery gives NEC the lead with a composed finish from close range after Bernt Klaverboer could only parry Noé Lebreton's effort”
Pivotal“Jacob Trenskow finds the bottom corner with a well-placed left-footed strike to level the score for Heerenveen”
Pivotal“Ringo Meerveld capitalizes on a swift counterattack to put Heerenveen ahead just before the break”
Pivotal“Tjaronn Chery produces a moment of magic with a thunderous long-range strike to complete his brace and restore parity”
Pivotal
NEC Nijmegen
SC Heerenveen
Outstanding performance
SC Heerenveen•GoalkeeperNEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen played out an entertaining 2-2 draw that showcased the unpredictable nature of the Eredivisie. Tjaronn Chery was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring both NEC goals including a stunning long-range equalizer in the second half. Heerenveen looked to have taken control when Jacob Trenskow's clinical finish leveled the score before Ringo Meerveld's counterattack goal gave them a 2-1 halftime lead. However, NEC's persistence paid off when Chery unleashed a powerful drive from outside the area to secure a valuable point. The result keeps both teams firmly in mid-table, with NEC showing resilience after an early injury forced goalkeeper Sam Kersten's replacement, while Heerenveen will rue not holding onto their advantage.
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Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luca Oyen comes on to replace Ringo Meerveld, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
Substitution for N.E.C.: Koki Ogawa replaces Noé Lebreton.
Opportunity wasted. Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Basar Önal, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a foul by Bernt Klaverboer.
A fresh offensive push is underway. Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen makes a great save, stopping the ball in the top center of the net. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Joris van Overeem from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Offside called against N.E.C. Youssef El Kachati is caught in an offside position.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's expertly stopped by Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen, who saves it in the upper right corner.
Luuk Brouwers from sc Heerenveen earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton of N.E.C.
Opportunity wasted! Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. attempted a header from just a few meters out, but it went narrowly to the left. The cross was provided by Basar Önal.
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Hristiyan Petrov comes on to replace Sam Kersten.
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Nolhan Courtens replaces Dylan Vente.
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Nikolai Hopland comes on to replace Maas Willemsen due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Maas Willemsen from sc Heerenveen.
Luuk Brouwers from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. committed a foul.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Basar Önal from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this play comes from Kodai Sano of sc Heerenveen.
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
A new offensive play is underway. Kodai Sano from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
Another offensive move unfolds as Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luuk Brouwers comes on to replace Marcus Linday.
Substitution for N.E.C.: Youssef El Kachati comes on to replace Bryan Linssen.
Substitution for N.E.C.: Deveron Fonville replaces Jetro Willems.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Maas Willemsen allowed the ball to go out.
A shot has been deflected. Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Darko Nejasmic.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Noé Lebreton, who delivered a cross.
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Philippe Sandler from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
assist: Kodai Sano
Goal! It's now 2-2 between N.E.C. and sc Heerenveen. Tjaronn Chery scores for N.E.C. with a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top center of the net. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
Opportunity squandered. Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly misses the target.
Another offensive push. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it’s stopped by the goalkeeper Rijk Janse of N.E.C., who is positioned centrally. The assist came from Joris van Overeem.
Another offensive effort underway. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Opportunity squandered. Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
Opportunity wasted. Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Opportunity wasted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the left.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Marcus Linday allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to N.E.C., following a foul by Mats Egbring.
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Lasse Nordås, who set him up with a header.
The second half is underway with the score at N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2.
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
assist: Joris van Overeem
Goal! N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2. Ringo Meerveld scores for sc Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net. The assist came from Joris van Overeem after a quick counterattack.
Offside call against N.E.C. Bryan Linssen has been caught in an offside position.
Vasilios Zagaritis from SC Heerenveen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Philippe Sandler from N.E.C. committed a foul.
A shot is deflected. Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
assist: Vasilios Zagaritis
Goal! The score is now N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 1. Jacob Trenskow from sc Heerenveen has scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but sent it wide to the left.
Opportunity squandered. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
Opportunity squandered. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen had a header from within the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left.
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Joris van Overeem from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. committed a foul.
Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Mats Egbring from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
Offside call against N.E.C. Tjaronn Chery has been caught in an offside position.
The attempt has been thwarted. Vasilios Zagaritis from sc Heerenveen took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Corner kick awarded to sc Heerenveen after Rijk Janse allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Sam Kersten from sc Heerenveen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Rijk Janse of N.E.C. makes a fantastic save, pushing the ball away to the top left corner.
The attempt is thwarted. Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
Opportunity squandered. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.
Goal! N.E.C. takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against sc Heerenveen. Tjaronn Chery scores for N.E.C. with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the top right corner of the net.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen makes a save, directing the ball to the right corner. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Sam Kersten from SC Heerenveen.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the effort is thwarted by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Dylan Vente allowed it.
Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen committed a foul.
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Darko Nejasmic allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for N.E.C.: Rijk Janse replaces Jasper Cillessen due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
Offside call against N.E.C. Bryan Linssen has been caught in an offside position.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
Match interruption due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a foul by Maas Willemsen.
The attempt is thwarted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Vasilios Zagaritis from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
The first half is underway...
