“Sondre Ørjasæter punished NEC on the counter-attack, driving forward from a fast break and finishing with a composed right-footed shot from the centre of the box to put FC Twente ahead.”
Pivotal“Bryan Linssen restored parity for NEC Nijmegen with a precise right-footed shot into the bottom left corner from the centre of the box, assisted by Philippe Sandler, cancelling out Twente's early lead and levelling the contest heading into half-time.”
Pivotal“Mats Rots picked up a yellow card for a foul as Twente's discipline frayed in a frustrating second half, with both sides unable to find the winning goal despite NEC pressing with numerical substitutions.”
FC Twente
NEC Nijmegen
Outstanding performance
NEC Nijmegen•GoalkeeperFC Twente struck early through Sondre Ørjasæter on the counter-attack to take control of a testy Eredivisie derby, but NEC Nijmegen showed enough resilience to claw level before half-time and ultimately hold on for a point. The statistics tell an interesting story: NEC dominated possession and territory throughout — 51% of the ball, 68 dangerous attacks to Twente's 40, nine corners to three, and three big chances created — yet it was the home side who were more clinical, converting one of their fewer opportunities while NEC squandered two big chances. Twente's defensive organisation was notable, registering 21 tackles to NEC's nine and keeping their opponents at bay despite conceding territory, with Lars Unnerstall's five saves keeping them level late on. The result leaves both sides without the win they needed — Twente unable to capitalise on home advantage, and NEC walking away from a game they controlled for large spells with just a single point to show for it.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Lars Unnerstall concedes.
N.E.C. wins a corner after Lars Unnerstall concedes.
Eli Dasa from N.E.C. misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. The shot was assisted by Tjaronn Chery after a set piece situation.
Mats RotsYellow CardMats Rots from FC Twente receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Mats Rots of FC Twente.
Foul committed by Bart van Rooij of FC Twente.
Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for FC Twente: Mathias Kjølø comes on for Kristian Hlynsson.
Substitution for FC Twente: Mathias Kjølø comes on for Kristian Hlynsson.
Daan Rots from FC Twente wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Deveron Fonville of N.E.C.
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. commits a handball.
Attempt saved. Philippe Sandler's header from very close range is saved in the top left corner by Lars Unnerstall. The cross was assisted by Eli Dasa.
N.E.C. wins a corner after Mats Rots concedes.
Eli Dasa's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Sami Ouaissa provided the assist.
Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Bryan Linssen of N.E.C.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Stav Lemkin concedes.
Darko Nejasmic's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tjaronn Chery's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Dirk Proper provided the assist.
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Tjaronn Chery of N.E.C. is caught offside.
Foul committed by Daan Rots of FC Twente.
Deveron Fonville of N.E.C. wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for N.E.C.: Dirk Proper comes on for Bram Nuytinck.
Substitution for FC Twente: Robin Pröpper comes on for Ruud Nijstad due to an injury.
Substitution for FC Twente: Ricky van Wolfswinkel comes on for Sam Lammers.
Bram Nuytinck's header from the center of the box is saved by Lars Unnerstall in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Tjaronn Chery's cross.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a concession by Bart van Rooij.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a concession by Bart van Rooij.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Stav Lemkin concedes.
Foul by Bram Nuytinck of N.E.C.
Sam Lammers from FC Twente wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tjaronn Chery's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Eli Dasa provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Daan Rots from FC Twente has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Daan Rots concedes.
N.E.C. wins a corner after Stav Lemkin concedes.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Stav Lemkin concedes.
Tjaronn Chery's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Eli Dasa provided the assist.
Bryan Linssen wins a free kick for N.E.C. in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Daan Rots of FC Twente.
Attempt missed by Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Daan Rots from FC Twente wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kodai Sano of N.E.C.
Stav Lemkin from FC Twente is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Stav Lemkin from FC Twente is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between FC Twente and N.E.C.
First half ends with the score 1-1 between FC Twente and N.E.C.
FC Twente wins a corner after Noé Lebreton concedes.
Thomas van den Belt's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mats Rots provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Kodai Sano's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Foul by Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente.
Foul committed by Bryan Linssen of N.E.C.
Kodai Sano of N.E.C. misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Sami Ouaissa.
Daan Rots' right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Foul committed by Darko Nejasmic of N.E.C.
Mats Rots from FC Twente wins a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Philippe Sandler
Goal! Bryan Linssen scores for N.E.C. with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Philippe Sandler. The match is now 1-1.
Attempt saved. Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Lars Unnerstall from FC Twente.
Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Eli Dasa of N.E.C.
Sam Lammers from FC Twente wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Thomas van den Belt of FC Twente.
Foul committed by Bram Nuytinck of N.E.C.
Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente wins a free kick on the right wing.
Eli Dasa from N.E.C. misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt saved. Sondre Ørjasæter from FC Twente has a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right, but it is saved.
Deveron FonvilleYellow CardDeveron Fonville of N.E.C. receives a yellow card for a foul.
Deveron FonvilleYellow CardDeveron Fonville of N.E.C. receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Daan Rots from FC Twente wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Deveron Fonville of N.E.C.
Daan Rots of FC Twente has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the center of the goal by Gonzalo Crettaz of N.E.C., with assistance from Sondre Ørjasæter.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Daan Rots from FC Twente.
Noé LebretonYellow CardNoé Lebreton of N.E.C. receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton of N.E.C.
Daan Rots of FC Twente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a concession by Bart van Rooij.
assist: Daan Rots
Goal! FC Twente leads 1-0 after Sondre Ørjasæter scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box following a fast break.
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
Mats Rots of FC Twente is caught offside.
Daan Rots' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Daan Rots from FC Twente has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
Mats Rots from FC Twente misses a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, sending the ball to the right. Sondre Ørjasæter provided the assist.
Sondre Ørjasæter of FC Twente is caught offside.
Foul committed by Eli Dasa of N.E.C.
Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Thomas van den Belt from FC Twente has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the left. He was assisted by Sondre Ørjasæter.
Sondre Ørjasæter's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
FC Twente and NEC Nijmegen are separated by just one point in the Eredivisie's fiercely contested top-four battle, with third place potentially offering Champions League qualifying. Add in recent play-off drama between these two sides and a genuine local rivalry, and Saturday night at De Grolsch Veste promises to be a cracker.
