Eredivisie · Matchday 5: AZ Alkmaar beat Heracles 2-1. The match was played on Sunday, 14 September 2025 at Asito Stadium (Almelo); refereed by B. Nijhuis.
Penetra 9' (AZ Alkmaar) · D. Mirani 29' (Heracles) · M. Meerdink 77' (AZ Alkmaar)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 1-2.
Heracles held 52% of possession against 48%, attempting 19 shots to AZ Alkmaar's 25.
Shots on target read 6-8 and corners 6-9.
Substitutes: T. Jansink, R. Mantel, J. Wieckhoff, M. Engels, J. Zamburek, T. van Gilst, A. Van Hoorenbeeck, L. Kulenovic, L. Milani, M. te Wierik, W. Ould Chikh
Coach: Ernest Faber
Substitutes: H. Verhulst, J. Zoet, P. Koopmeiners, I. Sadiq, L. Zeefuik, M. Dekker, D. Kwakman, E. Dijkstra, M. Chavez Garcia, I. Jensen, M. Sin
Coach: Leeroy Echteld
Damon Mirani (Heracles) — named player of the match with a 7.9 rating.