Willem II earn first point as Haen strikes late | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Willem II and Heerenveen drew 2-2 in Tilburg. Uriel van Aalst put Willem II ahead in the 61st minute with a right-footed finish after Nathan Tjoe-A-On's cross on a fast break. Heerenveen turned it around as Jacob Trenskow levelled (64.), and a sustained spell saw Oliver Braude make it 2-1 (77.). The visitors controlled possession at 61.1% but were pegged back when Devin Haen equalised late on (82.). Willem II host Excelsior next, while Heerenveen welcome AZ.

Player of the Match: Calvin Twigt knitted Willem II together, supplying the equaliser and producing five key passes plus three big chances created to drive the hosts' best attacks.

Stat of the Match: Heerenveen dominated the ball with 61.1% possession, yet a late concession meant a single point.

Three Things We Learned: Calvin Twigt created five key passes and three big chances, underlining his influence as a creator for Willem II. Both sides finished with five shots on target from 13 and 12 attempts respectively, reflecting how even the contest was despite Heerenveen's control of the ball. Uriel van Aalst also struck the bar early after the restart, adding to his opener and constant threat.