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Heracles Almelo claims convincing win over Jong FC Utrecht to take top spot

Heracles Almelo secured the top position in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie with a convincing 1-6 victory over Jong FC Utrecht on Monday.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Heracles Almelo claims convincing win over Jong FC Utrecht to take top spot — Photo: Alexey Svirin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Heracles Almelo achieved a clear victory against Jong FC Utrecht in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Monday evening. The Almelo side scored an impressive five goals before halftime, ending the match with a final score of 1-6. This win allows Heracles to claim the top position in the league.

In the first half, Heracles was dominant, leading 0-5 at the break. Jong FC Utrecht struggled to defend against the visitors' attacking play. With this victory, the Almelo team remains unbeaten in the second tier of Dutch football.

Heracles Almelo, which was relegated from the Eredivisie last season, now stands at nine points after three matches played. This equals the points total of FC Emmen and MVV Maastricht, who currently hold second and third place in the standings, respectively.

Archive photo: Heracles Almelo claims convincing win over Jong FC Utrecht to take top spot — Archive photoPhoto: HansVdb · Flickr · BY-SA

The win over Jong FC Utrecht marks Heracles' third success this season. Earlier in the competition, they secured two narrow victories, but this significant win is an important step in their campaign.

Jong FC Utrecht, still without points, will need to regroup after this heavy defeat. The team has not been able to score so far and will be looking for their first points in the upcoming matches.

Heracles' goal difference plays a key role in their current position. Thanks to the large victory over Jong FC Utrecht, they now have a better goal difference than their competitors for the top spot. The competition remains unpredictable and exciting, with multiple teams close together.

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