“Ruud Nijstad opens the scoring with a perfectly placed header from Sam Lammers' corner delivery”
Pivotal“Kristian Hlynsson doubles Twente's lead with a composed right-footed finish into the left corner”
Pivotal“FC Volendam makes a tactical double substitution bringing on Nordin Bukala and Henk Veerman”
“Substitute Nordin Bukala scores immediately after coming on to give Volendam hope with a well-taken finish”
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FC Twente
FC Volendam
FC Twente delivered a commanding performance at home, securing a 2-1 victory over FC Volendam despite a late scare. The hosts dominated proceedings with 58% possession and 23 shots to Volendam's 8, creating six big chances while their defense limited the visitors to just two clear opportunities. Ruud Nijstad's early header from a corner set the tone before Kristian Hlynsson doubled the advantage with a clinical finish assisted by the influential Sam Lammers. Volendam's double substitution on 72 minutes brought immediate dividends as fresh legs Nordin Bukala pulled one back just two minutes after entering, but Twente's superior quality throughout ensured they held on for three crucial points in their Eredivisie campaign.
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Taylor BoothYellow CardTaylor Booth of FC Twente receives a yellow card for a foul.
Yannick Leliendal from FC Volendam won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Taylor Booth of FC Twente.
New attacking attempt. Benjamin Pauwels from FC Volendam takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Lars Unnerstall from FC Twente. The assist comes from Yannick Leliendal.
FC Volendam wins a corner after Max Bruns concedes.
Juninho Bacuna from FC Volendam won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente.
Mats Rots from FC Twente has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Benjamin Pauwels replaces Joel Ideho.
Substitution for FC Twente: Taylor Booth replaces Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
Substitution for FC Twente: Max Bruns replaces Bart van Rooij.
assist: Robert Mühren
Goal! FC Volendam scores to make it 2-1 against FC Twente. Nordin Bukala finds the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Robert Mühren.
Marko Pjaca's left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box is blocked on the left side. The assist came from Mathias Kjølø's cross.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Henk Veerman replaces Anthony Descotte.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Nordin Bukala replaces Robin van Cruijsen.
FC Twente wins a corner, conceded by Aurelio Oehlers.
Sam Lammers of FC Twente attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved by Kayne van Oevelen, the goalkeeper for FC Volendam, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Juninho Bacuna of FC Volendam.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel commits a handball for FC Twente.
Marko Pjaca from FC Twente makes an attacking attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Kayne van Oevelen of FC Volendam. The assist comes from Kristian Hlynsson.
Missed chance. Juninho Bacuna from FC Volendam shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Joel Ideho provides the assist.
Joel Ideho's shot for FC Volendam from outside the box is blocked. Robert Mühren provided the assist.
Substitution for FC Twente: Marko Pjaca replaces Sondre Ørjasæter.
Substitution for FC Twente: Mathias Kjølø replaces Ramiz Zerrouki.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Robert Mühren replaces Brandley Kuwas.
Sondre Ørjasæter of FC Twente makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but his shot is saved by FC Volendam's goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Thomas van den Belt.
New attacking attempt. Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen of FC Volendam, with an assist from Kristian Hlynsson.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente missed a header from the center of the box, shooting to the left. The assist came from Ramiz Zerrouki, who provided a cross after a corner.
FC Twente wins a corner after Juninho Bacuna concedes.
Ramiz Zerrouki's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Sam Lammers.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel from FC Twente committed a foul.
Joel Ideho from FC Volendam won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente.
Yannick Leliendal of FC Volendam won a free kick in defense.
Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box but missing the target. Mats Rots provided the assist with a through ball.
Sondre Ørjasæter's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Ruud Nijstad provided the assist.
The second half begins with FC Twente leading FC Volendam 2-0.
Substitution for FC Volendam: Aurelio Oehlers replaces Gibson Yah.
The first half ends with FC Twente leading FC Volendam 2-0.
Sam Lammers' shot for FC Twente from inside the six-yard box is blocked on the left side, with an assist from Ramiz Zerrouki.
Mawouna Amevor makes a back pass for FC Volendam.
FC Twente won a free kick in an attacking position.
Sondre Ørjasæter from FC Twente won a free kick in the attacking area.
New attacking attempt. Anthony Descotte of FC Volendam has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was provided by Yannick Leliendal.
Mats Rots of FC Twente is flagged for offside.
Sondre Ørjasæter's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kristian Hlynsson provided the assist.
FC Twente wins a corner after Gibson Yah concedes.
FC Twente is awarded a corner after Gibson Yah concedes it.
Kristian Hlynsson's shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Missed chance. Bart van Rooij from FC Twente shot with his left foot from outside the box.
Ramiz Zerrouki's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Sam Lammers.
assist: Sam Lammers
Goal! FC Twente leads 2-0 against FC Volendam. Kristian Hlynsson scores for FC Twente with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner, assisted by Sam Lammers.
New attacking attempt. Sondre Ørjasæter from FC Twente takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam, with an assist from Mats Rots.
Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Joel Ideho of FC Volendam.
Gibson YahYellow CardGibson Yah from FC Volendam receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Gibson Yah of FC Volendam.
Kristian Hlynsson of FC Twente won a free kick on the right wing.
Fouled by Mawouna Amevor of FC Volendam.
Sam Lammers from FC Twente won a free kick in an attacking position.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel from FC Twente heads the ball and hits the left post from the center of the box, assisted by Sondre Ørjasæter.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel from FC Twente hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box.
Juninho Bacuna's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Yannick Leliendal.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente commits a foul.
Joel Ideho from FC Volendam won a free kick in defense.
Mats Rots from FC Twente had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but it went just left of the target. The assist came from Ramiz Zerrouki, who provided a cross after a corner.
FC Twente wins a corner after Gibson Yah concedes.
Ramiz Zerrouki's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Sam Lammers.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mats Rots from FC Twente.
Foul committed by Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente.
Gibson Yah from FC Volendam won a free kick in defense.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente is flagged for offside.
assist: Sam Lammers
Goal! FC Twente leads 1-0 against FC Volendam. Ruud Nijstad scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Sam Lammers' header after a corner.
FC Twente wins a corner after Gibson Yah concedes.
Yannick Leliendal from FC Volendam won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente.
The first half begins.
