Feyenoord finish strongly to see off Heracles and move second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Feyenoord beat Heracles 4-2 at Stadion Feijenoord, rising from third to second. Leo Sauer opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a glanced header from Anis Hadj Moussa's delivery. After VAR ruled out an earlier Ayase Ueda finish (14.), Luka Kulenović equalised from the spot (29.) following a foul on Lequincio Zeefuik. The hosts controlled the game with 66.0% possession and eight shots on target, before late strikes from Anis Hadj Moussa (83.) and Casper Tengstedt (85.) put it out of reach. Robin van Persie's side visit Real Betis in the Europa League next, while Heracles host Fortuna Sittard next.

Player of the Match: Hwang In-beom set the tempo for Feyenoord, supplying two assists, taking three shots and creating three key passes while winning six possessions.

Stat of the Match: Feyenoord registered eight shots on target, more than double Heracles' three, underlining the hosts' control.

Three Things We Learned: Jordan Bos added thrust from full-back, scoring and winning eight possessions. Anis Hadj Moussa delivered a goal and an assist and completed six dribbles. Heracles produced seven attempts and one corner from 34.0% possession, underscoring their limited threat.