Heracles Almelo suffered a disappointing defeat against AZ Alkmaar on Sunday afternoon at the AFAS Stadion. The club from Almelo lost 4-0, with goals scored by Troy Parrott, Sven Mijnans, Mees de Wit, and Isak Jensen. This match was an important test for Heracles, who are looking to improve their form in the Eredivisie. Despite a few chances, Heracles couldn't find the back of the net. Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer made some good saves, but it wasn't enough to stop AZ's attacks. In the second half, Heracles made several substitutions in an attempt to turn the game around, but the damage was already done. The defeat means that Heracles must regroup for their upcoming matches in the league.