Heracles Almelo Secures Victory Over NEC, Ending five-Match Winless Run

1 NEC vs 2 Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo has bounced back in the Eredivisie, clinching a vital 2-1 win over NEC to end their five-game drought and return to the winning column.

Heracles Almelo shocked NEC when Mario Engels netted in the third minute, setting the tone for the match.

In the 13th minute, Luka Kulenović increased the lead for Heracles Almelo with a fantastic assist by Brian De Keersmaecker.

NEC reduced the score to 2-1 just before the half-time whistle as Koki Ogawa found the net, assisted by Rober González.

The second half was goalless, and the match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Heracles Almelo.

The result places NEC in 11th place on the table, while Heracles Almelo climbs to 13th.

NEC's upcoming Eredivisie fixtures include matches against Feyenoord (home) on 28 September, NAC Breda (away) on 5 October, and SC Heerenveen (home) on 19 October.

Heracles Almelo will face SC Heerenveen (home) on 27 September, Go Ahead Eagles (away) on 6 October, and Ajax (home) on 20 October.