Unseen hero keeps Groningen in it at Go Ahead Eagles

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·12 September 2026

Unseen hero keeps Groningen in it at Go Ahead Eagles

Etienne Vaessen set the tone in the 12th minute with a sharp save, anchoring Groningen to a 1-1 draw at Go Ahead Eagles.

The goalkeeper read the angle and tipped Soren Tengstedt's rising effort into the top centre of his goal (12.).

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He then blocked another low drive from Tengstedt (14.). Moments before the interval, he palmed away a left-footer from the edge (42.).

Vaessen finished with five saves, two high claims and 61 passes from 78 touches, as the Supereagles launched 24 attempts and slung in 35 crosses. His decision-making under high balls and early set positions steadied Groningen during the heaviest pressure spells.

Groningen rise from 10th to ninth, and host PEC Zwolle next. The Supereagles visit NEC Nijmegen.