Decisive figure powers FC Twente past Heerenveen | OneFootball

Mats Rots struck from close range in the 30th minute, setting FC Twente on course for a 5-0 win over Heerenveen.

Arriving from full back, Rots finished inside the six-yard box (30.), the clearest example of his constant willingness to join attacks and overload wide areas.

After the restart he kept stretching the visitors, threading a through ball that released Sam Lammers for a saved effort (58.). He then drew a foul high up to keep Twente on the front foot (75.).

The 19-year-old ended with one goal and six key passes, plus two accurate crosses from four, three tackles and five recoveries, underlining how his delivery and defensive work sustained pressure throughout.

Working from full back in Twente's 4-2-3-1, his timing on overlaps and quality into the final third repeatedly unsettled Heerenveen's right side and ensured the hosts controlled the key phases.

FC Twente rise from seventh to sixth in the Eredivisie. Heerenveen drop from 11th to 12th. Twente visit Telstar next, while Heerenveen travel to Go Ahead Eagles.