NEC Nijmegen produced an impressive attacking display to defeat Heracles Almelo 4-1 in the Eredivisie on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The commanding victory at Goffertstadion saw NEC overwhelm their opponents with a clinical performance in front of their home fans. Nijmegen were in control from the start, scoring two early goals to set the tone. Heracles managed to pull one back before halftime to give themselves a lifeline, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed shortly after the restart when NEC scored a crucial third goal. They added a fourth late on to put a emphatic stamp on the result. The match was highlighted by a hat-trick from NEC's in-form winger, who tormented the Heracles defense all evening. The three points propelled NEC into the conversation for European qualification, while Heracles were left looking over their shoulder near the relegation zone. The Heracles coach criticized his team's defensive fragility, while the NEC manager praised his side's ruthless edge. NEC's lineup featured an attacking trio that proved far too potent for the visitors.