SC Heerenveen emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating NEC Nijmegen 3-2 at home in an Eredivisie match that began at 20:30 on September 21, 2025. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, ultimately decided by a late winner from the hosts. NEC took a surprising early lead, but Heerenveen fought back to lead 2-1 by halftime. The visitors refused to lie down and equalized in the second half, setting up a grandstand finish. The decisive moment came in the final minutes, as Heerenveen scored from a swift counter-attack to claim a dramatic victory. This match result provides a vital three points for Heerenveen's campaign, moving them into the top half of the table, while NEC is left to reflect on a match where they showed great fight but came away empty-handed.