Land's winner caps fightback as Groningen finish ninth

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·17 May 2026

Groningen beat Heracles 2-1 in Almelo to finish ninth in the Eredivisie, while the hosts end bottom and relegated.

David van der Werff struck from close range in the third minute after a corner to give the visitors the perfect start.

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Tristan van Gilst levelled with a low finish from the right side of the box after a pass from Mimeirhel Benita (17.).

After the restart, Tygo Land swept in Marco Rente's pass for the decisive goal (56.).

Etienne Vaessen preserved the points, saving Sem Scheperman's header in the centre of the goal late on (90.).

Groningen registered 16 attempts with five on target. Heracles produced 11 attempts and nine corners but found the target only twice.

Groningen sign off with back to back league wins. Heracles' season closes with five straight defeats.