Heracles continues to gasp in neck of leaders PEC with win over Den Bosch
NOS Football–
Heracles Almelo continues to pant into the neck of frontrunner PEC Zwolle even after the thirtieth round of the first division. The number two of the league won 3-2 at home against low-flyer Den Bosch (eighteenth) and approaches Zwolle to within three points.
The Almeloërs went into halftime with a 3-1 lead through goals by Lucas Schoofs, Samuel Armenteros and an own goal by Teun van Grunsven. Rik Mulders was on target for Den Bosch.
Bossche hope
Because Nikolai Laursen missed a penalty for Heracles just before the halftime signal, Den Bosch still cherished hope in the second half. And Heracles did get a little tight when Nikolaj Moller scored the Bossche connection goal, but the home team did not suffer any further damage.
PEC and Heracles are heading for promotion to the premier league, as the numbers one and two promote. The gap between number two Heracles and number three Almere City is currently fourteen points.
First division standings
| 1. PEC Zwolle | 30-69 (81-32) |
| 2. Heracles Almelo | 30-66 (86-35) |
| 3. Almere City | 29-52 (42-32) |
| 4. VVV-Venlo | 30-52 (48-39) |
| 5. William II | 30-50 (51-34) |
| 6. FC Eindhoven | 30-47 (44-42) |
| 7. MVV | 30-44 (53-54) |
Willem II maintained itself in the sub-top with a 2-0 home victory over MVV. Elton Kabangu and Joeri Schroijen ensured a Tilburg celebration with their goals.
Coach Kevin Hofland’s team rises to fifth place (50 points) with the win and is a leading candidate to participate in the playoffs after the regular competition. MVV remains the number seven seven with 44 points.
Numbers three through eight will play playoffs after the league for promotion to the premier league.
