“Anthony Descotte opened the scoring with a well-taken left-footed finish from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner, converting at a difficult angle after Gibson Yah's through ball picked him out. The goal came immediately after Heracles had threatened through a Luka Kulenovic header from an Hrustic cross.”
Pivotal“Robert Mühren, introduced just moments earlier as a substitute, doubled Volendam's lead with a clinical right-footed finish from the right side of the box, sliding the ball into the bottom left corner after being played through by fellow substitute Brandley Kuwas.”
Pivotal“Lequincio Zeefuik received a yellow card for a foul in the closing stages, a moment of frustration from a Heracles substitute unable to change the game after coming on at the hour mark.”
Heracles Almelo
FC Volendam
Outstanding performance
Heracles Almelo•GoalkeeperFC Volendam arrived at the Polman Stadion sitting in a precarious mid-table position and delivered a disciplined, counter-punching performance to claim all three points against a Heracles side that dominated the ball but lacked the cutting edge to show for it. Heracles controlled 56 percent of possession and generated 14 shots, yet their two big chances both went begging, and it was Volendam who proved clinical when it mattered most. The match turned irrevocably in a stunning seven-minute spell between the 55th and 62nd minutes: Descotte broke through from a tight angle on the left to make it 1-0, and just minutes after a flurry of Volendam substitutions, the freshly-introduced Robert Mühren added a second with a composed finish from the right side of the box, assisted by fellow substitute Brandley Kuwas within seconds of coming on. Heracles, who had done much of the pressing and created the better early opportunities — including a Luka Kulenovic header from an Ajdin Hrustic cross that was blocked — found themselves undone by Volendam's dangerous attack count of 55 versus their own 40, a reminder that territory and possession without end product is a hollow advantage.
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Foul committed by Lequincio Zeefuik of Heracles Almelo.
Aaron Meijers of FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Naci Ünüvar from Heracles Almelo misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the right.
Naci Ünüvar's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Brandley Kuwas from FC Volendam has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo.
Robert Mühren from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Nordin Bukala comes on for Gibson Yah due to an injury.
Naci Ünüvar's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Ajdin Hrustic provided the assist.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gibson Yah from FC Volendam.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo.
Djevencio van der Kust of Heracles Almelo is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Brandley Kuwas from FC Volendam has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Remko Pasveer from Heracles Almelo saves it in the center of the goal.
Aurelio Oehlers from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after Gibson Yah concedes.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Aurelio Oehlers comes on for Bilal Ould-Chikh.
Erik Ahlstrand from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Bilal Ould-Chikh of FC Volendam.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Alec Van Hoorenbeeck concedes it.
Brandley Kuwas of FC Volendam has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Gibson Yah with a through ball.
Foul committed by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
Brandley Kuwas from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ajdin Hrustic's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Sem Scheperman provided the assist.
Foul committed by Lequincio Zeefuik of Heracles Almelo.
Nick Verschuren from FC Volendam is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Naci Ünüvar comes on for Thomas Bruns.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Djevencio van der Kust comes on for Mario Engels.
Ajdin Hrustic's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kayne van Oevelen. The attempt was assisted by Luka Kulenovic.
Luka Kulenovic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Erik Ahlstrand's cross.
Attempt saved. Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam, with an assist from Mario Engels.
Lequincio Zeefuik of Heracles Almelo misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Ajdin Hrustic provided the assist with a cross.
assist: Brandley Kuwas
Goal! FC Volendam leads 2-0 after Robert Mühren scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Brandley Kuwas with a through ball.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Robert Mühren comes on for Henk Veerman.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Brandley Kuwas comes on for Robin van Cruijsen.
Foul committed by Juninho Bacuna of FC Volendam.
Thomas Bruns from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Aaron Meijers of FC Volendam has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Remko Pasveer of Heracles Almelo. The attempt was assisted by Bilal Ould-Chikh.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Sem Scheperman concedes.
Gibson Yah from FC Volendam has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Precious Ugwu.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Erik Ahlstrand comes on for Tristan van Gilst.
Substitution for Heracles Almelo: Lequincio Zeefuik comes on for Sava-Arangel Cestic.
Goal! FC Volendam takes the lead 1-0 with Anthony Descotte scoring from a difficult angle on the left with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Anthony Descotte's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Remko Pasveer. The attempt was assisted by Gibson Yah with a through ball.
Luka Kulenovic's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ajdin Hrustic's cross.
Heracles Almelo win a corner after Juninho Bacuna concedes.
Mario Engels from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Precious Ugwu of FC Volendam.
Foul committed by Juninho Bacuna of FC Volendam.
Thomas Bruns from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Thomas Bruns from Heracles Almelo misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
Foul committed by Nick Verschuren of FC Volendam.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luka Kulenovic of Heracles Almelo.
Mawouna Amevor of FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Gibson Yah from FC Volendam has a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the right. He was assisted by Robin van Cruijsen.
Juninho Bacuna's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Robin van Cruijsen.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Heracles Almelo and FC Volendam.
The first half ends with the score at 0-0 between Heracles Almelo and FC Volendam.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Remko Pasveer concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Gibson Yah's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Anthony Descotte.
Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. Mario Engels provided the assist.
Sem Scheperman from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Henk Veerman of FC Volendam.
Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thomas Bruns of Heracles Almelo.
Kayne van Oevelen of FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aaron Meijers' left-footed shot from the left side of the box for FC Volendam is blocked.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Ivan Mesík concedes.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Remko Pasveer concedes.
Anthony Descotte's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Remko Pasveer. The attempt was assisted by Bilal Ould-Chikh's cross.
Gibson Yah from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thomas Bruns of Heracles Almelo.
Precious Ugwu from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Alec Van Hoorenbeeck concedes it.
Juninho Bacuna's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Bilal Ould-Chikh.
Foul committed by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
Bilal Ould-Chikh from FC Volendam wins a free kick on the right wing.
Heracles Almelo win a corner after Henk Veerman concedes.
Sem Scheperman of Heracles Almelo had a header from the center of the box blocked, with an assist from Tristan van Gilst.
Tristan van Gilst from Heracles Almelo misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left after a corner.
Heracles Almelo win a corner after Juninho Bacuna concedes.
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Bilal Ould-Chikh of FC Volendam.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Tristan van Gilst concedes.
Nick Verschuren's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Remko Pasveer. The attempt was assisted by Robin van Cruijsen.
Henk Veerman is caught offside for FC Volendam.
Gibson Yah from FC Volendam wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Thomas Bruns of Heracles Almelo.
Foul committed by Mawouna Amevor of FC Volendam.
Luka Kulenovic from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick on the left wing.
Gibson Yah from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tristan van Gilst of Heracles Almelo.
Foul committed by Gibson Yah of FC Volendam.
Ajdin Hrustic from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sem Scheperman of Heracles Almelo.
Juninho Bacuna from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Damon Mirani concedes it.
Juninho Bacuna from FC Volendam misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. Henk Veerman provided the assist.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Thomas Bruns concedes.
Corner awarded to Heracles Almelo after a concession by Aaron Meijers.
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kayne van Oevelen. The attempt was assisted by Ajdin Hrustic's cross.
Mario Engels from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Bilal Ould-Chikh of FC Volendam.
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck from Heracles Almelo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Henk Veerman of FC Volendam.
Foul by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
Foul committed by Ivan Mesík of Heracles Almelo.
Bilal Ould-Chikh from FC Volendam wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nick Verschuren of FC Volendam is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mario Engels of Heracles Almelo.
