Leemans converts late penalty as NAC Breda climb into 16th | OneFootball

NAC Breda beat Heracles 1-0 at the Asito Stadion, with Clint Leemans' late penalty lifting the visitors from 18th to 16th and dropping the hosts to 18th.

An attritional first half turned when NAC lost Leo Greiml to injury in the 36th minute, with Denis Odoi sent on.

After the restart, Leemans struck the left post from a direct free kick (55.). Moments later, Mike te Wierik crashed the bar (59.). Daniel Bielica then denied Luka Kulenović and Naci Ünüvar with sharp stops (59., 63.).

Moussa Soumano departed injured (75.), and Amine Salama's introduction helped the visitors carry the ball upfield.

A handball by Djevencio van der Kust was penalised (78.). VAR confirmed the spot kick, and Leemans swept his left-footer into the top left (80.).

Seven minutes of added time were indicated, but Heracles could not find an equaliser.

Heracles registered 14 attempts, three on target, and hit the frame once. NAC Breda produced 13 attempts with five on target.

Next, Heracles visit Go Ahead Eagles. NAC Breda host Volendam.