Heracles Almelo 3:2 FC Den Bosch — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Heracles Almelo edged FC Den Bosch 3-2 in a five-goal Eerste Divisie thriller. Jean-Paul N'Djoli scored twice and Tristan van Gilst grabbed an 88th-minute winner after the visitors twice fought back to level.

N'Djoli put Heracles ahead on 45 minutes with Chafik Abbas providing the assist. Sebastian Karlsson Grach equalised for FC Den Bosch on 62, only for N'Djoli to restore the lead from David Vicente's pass in the 74th. Karlsson Grach struck again in the 87th to make it 2-2, but van Gilst won it a minute later.

Heracles dominated possession and shots, 30 to 7, yet the expected-goals figures told a tighter story at 2.20 to 2.43. FC Den Bosch's goalkeeper made 14 saves to keep his side in it. Kevin Felida was booked in the 13th minute.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Heracles Almelo vs FC Den Bosch?

Heracles Almelo 3-2 FC Den Bosch (Eerste Divisie).

Who scored?

Jean-Paul N'Djoli (45', assist Chafik Abbas) for Heracles Almelo; Sebastian Karlsson Grach (62', assist Sheddy Barglan) for FC Den Bosch; Jean-Paul N'Djoli (74', assist David Vicente) for Heracles Almelo; Sebastian Karlsson Grach (87') for FC Den Bosch; Tristan van Gilst (88') for Heracles Almelo.

Was Heracles Almelo's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Heracles Almelo vs FC Den Bosch?

Yellow cards: Kevin Felida (FC Den Bosch).

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