ALMELO, Netherlands (Dec. 16, 2025) (Interstat) — Heracles Almelo opened its KNVB Beker Women campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over HZVV Hoogeveen at Erve Asito on Tuesday.

The home side controlled the match, building a lead with first-half goals from defender Mike te Wierik in the 28th minute and midfielder Ajdin Hrustic in the 56th. Forward Tristan van Gilst and midfielder Thomas Bruns scored in quick succession in the 70th and 73rd minutes to seal the result.

HZVV Hoogeveen’s lone reply came from defender Alèc Van Hoorenbeeck in the 83rd minute. The visitor’s challenge was further hampered by a red card shown to Levon van Dijk in the 76th minute. Heracles Almelo begins the competition with a win, while HZVV Hoogeveen starts with a loss.