Groningen 2, Heracles 1

ALMELO, Netherlands (Interstat) — Groningen defeated Heracles 2-1 on Sunday in an Eredivisie match at Erve Asito. David van der Werff put Heracles ahead in the third minute with a goal that stunned the home crowd. But Groningen answered quickly, equalizing in the 17th minute through forward Tristan van Gilst. The visitors seized the lead for good in the 56th minute when substitute Tygo Land found the net, securing the victory. Van der Werff, a substitute for Heracles, opened the scoring early, but Groningen’s response was swift. Van Gilst’s goal came off a buildup that pinned Heracles deep in its… Read more...