Heerenveen edge FC Twente as Oyen strikes after the restart | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Heerenveen beat FC Twente 1-0 at the Abe Lenstra Stadion. Luca Oyen, introduced at half time, settled it in the 52nd minute with a low left-footed finish after Jacob Trenskow's pass. Twente pushed for a leveller as Wout Weghorst headed off target from close range (61.) and further pressure drew chances for Max Bruns and Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink (73., 77.). The visitors posted volume with 19 attempts and 39 crosses yet found only three efforts on target. Heerenveen visit Ajax next, while FC Twente host PEC Zwolle.

Player of the Match: Luca Oyen came on at the break and scored the winner, adding three successful dribbles and winning five possessions to tilt the contest Heerenveen's way.

Stat of the Match: Heerenveen made 38 clearances, underlining how they protected Bernt Klaverboer's goal under sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Oyen's introduction swung the game, with one shot and one on target producing the decisive strike. FC Twente created plenty but lacked precision, ending with 19 attempts and only three on target. Despite losing Mats Egbring and Sam Kersten to injury after the restart, the hosts still limited clear chances as Klaverboer was required for just three saves.