Match report

Groningen Stuns Twente 5-3 in Eredivisie Clash

Twente
Twente
3–5
FT
Groningen
Groningen
May 14, 2017

Groningen unleashed a powerful offensive display to stun Twente 5-3 in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter. Despite Twente’s spirited fightback, Groningen's early dominance and clinical finishing secured their victory. Key moments included multiple goals by O. Idrissi and B. Linssen’s early opener.

Key Facts

  • • Groningen: 5 goals (B. Linssen, 2x O. Idrissi, A. Sorloth, Stefan Thesker (OG))
  • • Twente: 3 goals (D. George, M. Klich (Penalty), E. Unal)
  • • Early lead for Groningen (2 minutes, B. Linssen)
  • • Twente’s only lead in the 43rd minute due to an own goal by Stefan Thesker
  • • Turning point: Groningen's 66th-minute goal by A. Sorloth to reclaim the lead
  • • Final score: Twente 3–5 Groningen

Lineups

Twente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Marsman (G)
  • 5 S. Thesker (D)
  • 6 D. Trajkovski (D)
  • 3 J. Andersen (D)
  • 28 J. van der Lely (D)
  • 43 M. Klich (M)
  • 22 K. Mokotjo (M)
  • 19 F. Jensen (M)
  • 10 B. Celina (M)
  • 17 E. Ünal (F)
  • 30 D. George (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Hooiveld
  • 12 T. Hölscher
  • 2 H. ter Avest
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 23 J. van der Heyden
  • 11 D. Seys
  • 27 E. Bunjaki
  • 8 O. Assaidi
  • 20 S. Stevens
  • 14 Y. Yeboah

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 6 E. Reijnen (D)
  • 2 J. Davidson (M)
  • 35 G. Bijl (M)
  • 8 R. Jenssen (M)
  • 17 Jesper Drost (M)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 12 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 11 B. Linssen (F)
  • 14 M. Mahi (M)
  • 45 O. Idrissi (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Sørloth
  • 36 A. Hrustic
  • 19 T. van Weert
  • 34 R. Baas
  • 23 H. Maduro
  • 43 R. de Vos
  • 30 P. van der Vlag
  • 16 S. van der Lei

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    2' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Linssen · Assist: G. Bijl
  2. Twente
    19' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    D. George · Assist: M. Klich
  3. Groningen
    25' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Idrissi · Assist: M. Mahi
  4. Groningen
    29' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Idrissi
  5. Groningen
    43' Groningen Goal · Own Goal
    Stefan Thesker
  6. Twente
    46' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Celina · On: Jos Hooiveld
  7. Groningen
    62' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mahi · On: A. Sorloth
  8. Twente
    64' Twente Goal · Penalty
    M. Klich
  9. Groningen
    66' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: J. Davidson
  10. Groningen
    67' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Idrissi · On: A. Hrustic
  11. Groningen
    76' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: T. van Weert
  12. Twente
    85' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Unal

Match Stats

Stat Twente Groningen
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 71%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 447 343
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 349 244
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Groningen's quick start with goals by B. Linssen and O. Idrissi (2nd and 25th minutes) set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Twente leveled the score at 2-2 by the 43rd minute with a goal by D. George and an own goal by Groningen's Stefan Thesker, but could not maintain the momentum.
  • ▸ Groningen's goal by A. Sorloth in the 66th minute was crucial in re-establishing their lead and securing the win.