Heracles beat Roda 5-1 as VVV drop points

Heracles beat Roda 5-1 in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, the country's second-tier football league.

Tristan van Gilst scored three times for Heracles, while Jean-Paul N'Djoli added two goals.

The win strengthened Heracles' lead at the top of the table.

The club has 11 wins, two draws and one loss.

Second-placed VVV drew 1-1 with Jong PSV, giving Heracles a chance to extend their advantage.

Almere also won and moved to within one point of VVV, but did not take second place.