Match report

Twente Defeats NEC Nijmegen 3-2 in Eredivisie Thriller

Twente
Twente
3–2
AET
NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
May 22, 2025

Twente showcased impressive resilience to defeat NEC Nijmegen 3-2 in an Eredivisie thriller, overcoming an early red card to secure a crucial victory. Early goals from M. Sadilek and late strikes from Y. Taha and S. Steijn were key in sealing the win for Twente. NEC Nijmegen, led by Kodai Sano and V. van Crooij, put up a strong fight but could not hold on to their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Twente scored three goals, with M. Sadilek (16'), S. Steijn (62'), and Y. Taha (94') finding the back of the net.
  • • NEC Nijmegen responded with two goals from Kodai Sano (47') and V. van Crooij (55').
  • • A. Van Hoorenbeeck received a red card for Twente at 41' for a professional foul last man.
  • • NEC Nijmegen's S. Hansen was shown a yellow card at 48', and Twente's Y. Taha received a yellow card at 92'.
  • • The match featured several substitutions, including Twente's D. Rots, M. Vlap, and M. Kjolo entering the game at 66'.

Lineups

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 P. Tytoń (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 38 M. Bruns (D)
  • 17 A. Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
  • 5 B. Kuipers (D)
  • 4 M. Kjølø (M)
  • 23 M. Sadílek (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (M)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 18 M. Vlap (M)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 G. Lagerbielke
  • 19 Y. Taha
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 41 G. Besselink
  • 47 G. Alders
  • 37 N. Ünüvar
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 21 S. Karssies
  • 8 T. Booth
  • 31 Y. Gerritsen
  • 29 H. Kuster
  • 30 S. Ltaief

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Roefs (G)
  • 2 B. Pereira (D)
  • 3 P. Sandler (D)
  • 4 Iván Márquez (D)
  • 24 C. Verdonk (D)
  • 23 K. Sano (M)
  • 32 V. van Crooij (M)
  • 10 S. Hansen (M)
  • 25 S. Ouaissa (M)
  • 5 T. Ouwejan (M)
  • 30 B. Linssen (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Önal
  • 9 K. Shiogai
  • 6 M. Hoedemakers
  • 14 L. Olden Larsen
  • 19 L. Lyratzis
  • 1 S. van Gassel
  • 20 L. Schöne
  • 31 R. Janse
  • 33 Y. Sbai
  • 8 A. Darelas

Timeline

  1. Twente
    16' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sadilek
  2. Twente
    41' Twente Card · Red Card
    A. Van Hoorenbeeck

    Professional foul last man

  3. Twente
    46' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Kuipers · On: Gustaf Lagerbielke
  4. NEC Nijmegen
    47' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    Kodai Sano
  5. NEC Nijmegen
    48' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hansen

    Foul

  6. NEC Nijmegen
    55' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal
    V. van Crooij · Assist: Sami Ouaissa
  7. NEC Nijmegen
    58' NEC Nijmegen Var · Goal confirmed
    V. van Crooij
  8. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ouwejan · On: B. Onal
  9. Twente
    62' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Steijn
  10. Twente
    66' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rots · On: Y. Taha
  11. Twente
    66' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vlap · On: A. Verschueren
  12. Twente
    66' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kjolo · On: Gijs Besselink
  13. NEC Nijmegen
    90' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Linssen · On: K. Shiogai
  14. NEC Nijmegen
    90' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hansen · On: M. Hoedemakers
  15. Twente
    92' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Taha

    Foul

  16. Twente
    94' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Taha · Assist: Bart van Rooij
  17. NEC Nijmegen
    105' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kodai Sano · On: L. Olden Larsen
  18. NEC Nijmegen
    105' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Pereira · On: E. Lyratzis
  19. Twente
    110' Twente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bart van Rooij · On: G. Alders
  20. NEC Nijmegen
    120'+2 NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    Calvin Verdonk

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Twente NEC Nijmegen
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 26
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 492 655
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 7 8
xG 1.17 2.83
Shots off Target 6 15
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 371 556
Shots Inside Box 8 17
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Twente's early red card at 41' put them on the back foot, but they managed to regroup and scored through S. Steijn at 62', leveling the score.
  • ▸ Twente's late surge saw them score twice in the final ten minutes, with goals from S. Steijn at 62' and Y. Taha at 94', securing the victory over NEC Nijmegen.