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·6 September 2026
Weghorst leads FC Twente response in end-to-end Groningen clash

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·6 September 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Groningen and FC Twente drew 2-2 in the Eredivisie at the Euroborg. Marko Pjaca put Twente ahead in the sixth minute after a lay-off from Wout Weghorst. Thom van Bergen levelled for Groningen (18.), Tygo Land then edged the hosts in front (29.), before Weghorst made it all square (40.). Groningen carried threat but lacked precision, producing 21 attempts with only four on target. Groningen visit Go Ahead Eagles next, while FC Twente host Telstar.
Player of the Match: Wout Weghorst shaped the contest with a goal and an assist, adding four shots and constant penalty box presence to haul Twente level.
Stat of the Match: FC Twente completed 53.8% of their 13 crosses, a reliable supply line that fed their centre-forward.
Three Things We Learned: Thijmen Blokzijl was influential in build-up, completing 44 of 51 passes and supplying the assist for Land. Groningen won 63.0% of their duels, underlining how competitive they were out of possession. David van der Werff created four chances and delivered seven crosses, driving much of the hosts' supply from midfield.







































