Eredivisie Highlights: Heracles Thrash Zwolle
Heracles Almelo's Stunning Performance
In a remarkable match, Heracles Almelo scored eight goals to defeat PEC Zwolle, who played with ten men. After falling behind early, Heracles turned the game around with a hat trick from Jizz Hornkamp, leading to a comfortable victory.
Key Moments in the Match
Heracles initially trailed when Kaj de Rooij scored for Zwolle. However, Hornkamp's quick goals shifted the momentum. A penalty awarded to Heracles after Nick Fichtinger's second yellow card made it 4-1 before halftime. The second half saw more goals from Heracles, solidifying their position at the bottom of the table, while Zwolle remains in 16th place.
AZ Alkmaar's Narrow Win
AZ Alkmaar claimed a 1-0 victory against Sparta Rotterdam, thanks to Kees Smit's long-range goal. Despite missing a penalty earlier in the match, AZ managed to secure all three points, keeping them in third place in the league.
Utrecht's Close Call
Utrecht edged out NEC Nijmegen with a 1-0 win, moving them up to sixth in the standings. Miguel Rodriguez scored the only goal just before halftime, and despite NEC's late penalty attempt hitting the crossbar, Utrecht held on for the win.
Referee's Decision Under Scrutiny
The KNVB is reviewing a controversial moment in the Utrecht-NEC match where referee Serdar Gözübüyük allowed play to continue despite Bryan Linssen's head injury. The rules state that play should stop for serious injuries, but the referee felt the situation was not severe enough to warrant a stoppage.
