Dutch KNVB Beker · Go Ahead Eagles advance 2-1 on penalties
Go Ahead Eagles vs Heracles Almelo: 2–2
Go Ahead Eagles beat Heracles Almelo 2–1 on penalties after a 2–2 draw in the Dutch KNVB Beker on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at De Adelaarshorst, Deventer, Netherlands.
- Competition: Dutch KNVB Beker (2025-26 Dutch KNVB Beker, Round of 16)
- Kick-off time: Wed, 14 Jan 2026, 19:00 UTC
- Status: Final Score - After Penalties
- Venue: De Adelaarshorst, Deventer, Netherlands
- Attendance: 8,722
- Teams: Go Ahead Eagles (home), Heracles Almelo (away)
Goals
- 5' — Luka Kulenovic (Heracles Almelo)
- 9' — Milan Smit (Go Ahead Eagles)
- 62' — Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles Almelo)
- 82' — Mathis Suray (Go Ahead Eagles)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Go Ahead Eagles | Heracles Almelo |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Shots | 21 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 9 |
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Go Ahead Eagles (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (G), Joris Kramer (CD-L), Melle Meulensteen (CD-R), Aske Adelgaard (LB), Mats Deijl (RB), Victor Edvardsen (AM), Kenzo Goudmijn (LM), Evert Linthorst (RM), Milan Smit (F), Mathis Suray (AM-L), Jaden Slory (AM-R).
Heracles Almelo (4-4-2): Fabian De Keijzer (G), Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (CD-L), Damon Mirani (CD-R), Ivan Mesik (LB), Mimeirhel Benita (RB), Jan Zamburek (CM-L), Ajdin Hrustic (CM-R), Walid Ould-Chikh (LM), Erik Ahlstrand (RM), Luka Kulenovic (CF-L), Lequincio Zeefuik (CF-R).
Recent form
Go Ahead Eagles: lost 2–1 away to Lyon (11 Dec); lost 2–0 away to FC Twente (14 Dec); won 1–1 away to Roda JC Kerkrade (17 Dec); drew 1–1 vs FC Groningen (21 Dec); drew 2–2 vs Fortuna Sittard (11 Jan).
Heracles Almelo: drew 1–1 vs Telstar (6 Dec); lost 4–3 away to PSV Eindhoven (13 Dec); won 4–1 vs Hoogeveen (16 Dec); lost 3–0 vs Heerenveen (20 Dec); lost 2–0 away to Sparta Rotterdam (11 Jan).