FC Groningen and FC Twente shared the spoils in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter on Sunday, finishing 2-2 at the Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. Wout Weghorst proved the hero for the visitors, scoring the crucial equaliser to ensure Twente returned to Enschede with a point from a wild match that saw momentum swing repeatedly between both sides.
Groningen appeared destined for victory after racing into a 2-1 lead, but the Tukkers demonstrated resilience to salvage a draw. The hosts gifted Twente an early opening when goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen carelessly surrendered possession to Marko Pjaca, who capitalised instantly. Ten minutes later, Thom van Bergen's powerful left-footed strike from the penalty area restored parity for the home side. Groningen completed their turnaround in the 28th minute through Tygo Land, who finished from a Thijmen Blokzijl assist.
Weghorst's Late Heroics Seal the Draw
Weghorst remained composed when Twente needed him most, tapping in from close range to make it 2-2 and set up a frantic second half. The forward nearly claimed a second goal with 15 minutes remaining, only to see his effort drift narrowly wide. Tension escalated when Weghorst and Vaessen clashed following the miss, with the goalkeeper convinced the striker had deliberately sought contact. Jacob Ondrejka went close for Groningen at the opposite end, but neither team could find a winner despite sustained pressure.
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink entered the fray in the 87th minute as Twente searched for a late breakthrough, with Sam Lammers unavailable following his summer transfer to PSV. The final two minutes of stoppage time produced no further chances, leaving both Eredivisie sides to settle for a share of the points in a match that showcased attacking intent from start to finish.
