Match report
Twente Defeats FC Volendam 2–1 in Eredivisie Clash
Twente
2–1
FT
FC Volendam
Apr 10, 2026
Twente secured a hard-fought 2–1 win against FC Volendam in the Eredivisie, riding on early goals from R. Nijstad and K. Hlynsson. Despite a late push from FC Volendam, Twente managed to hold on to their lead thanks to a resilient defense and strategic substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Twente scored twice in the first half through R. Nijstad (2') and K. Hlynsson (34')
- • FC Volendam managed to score a consolation goal through N. Bukala (74')
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game, adjusting tactics to counter the opponent's strengths
- • Twente's T. Booth received a yellow card in the 85th minute for roughing
- • The match was part of the Eredivisie competition, with Twente demonstrating strong team play and strategic substitutions
Lineups
Twente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Lars Unnerstall (G)
- 28 Bart van Rooij (D)
- 23 Stav Lemkin (D)
- 43 Ruud Nijstad (D)
- 39 Mats Rots (D)
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki (M)
- 20 Thomas Van den Belt (M)
- 9 Ricky van Wolfswinkel (M)
- 14 Kristian Hlynsson (M)
- 27 Sondre Ørjasæter (M)
- 10 Sam Lammers (F)
Substitutes
- 4 Mathias Kjølø
- 7 Marko Pjaca
- 38 Max Bruns
- 8 Taylor Booth
- 12 Guilherme Peixoto
- 32 Arno Verschueren
- 25 Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
- 3 Robin Pröpper
- 42 Daouda Weidmann
- 22 Przemyslaw Tyton
- 21 Sam Karssies
FC Volendam
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Kayne van Oevelen (G)
- 5 Precious Ugwu (D)
- 3 Mawouna Amevor (D)
- 25 Luca Blondeau (D)
- 32 Yannick Leliendal (D)
- 40 Robin van Cruijsen (M)
- 8 Gibson Yah (M)
- 4 Juninho Bacuna (M)
- 99 Anthony Descotte (M)
- 17 Joel Ideho (M)
- 10 Brandley Kuwas (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Aurelio Oehlers
- 21 Robert Mühren
- 9 Henk Veerman
- 18 Nordin Bukala
- 29 Benjamin Pauwels
- 16 Roy Steur
- 22 Dion Vlak
- 27 Myron Mau-Asam
- 6 Alex Plat
- 7 Ozan Kökçü
- 14 Aaron Meijers
- 2 Deron Payne
Timeline
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2' Twente Goal · Normal GoalR. Nijstad · Assist: S. Lammers
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23' FC Volendam Card · Yellow CardG. Yah
Roughing
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34' Twente Goal · Normal GoalK. Hlynsson · Assist: S. Lammers
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46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Yah · On: A. Oehlers
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62' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Kuwas · On: R. Muhren
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63' Twente subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Zerrouki · On: M. Kjolo
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63' Twente subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: M. Pjaca
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72' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: N. Bukala
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72' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Descotte · On: H. Veerman
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74' FC Volendam Goal · Normal GoalN. Bukala · Assist: R. Muhren
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75' Twente subst · Substitution 3Off: Bart van Rooij · On: M. Bruns
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75' Twente subst · Substitution 4Off: Ricky van Wolfswinkel · On: T. Booth
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75' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Ideho · On: B. Pauwels
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85' Twente Card · Yellow CardT. Booth
Roughing
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89' Twente subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Hlynsson · On: Robin Pröpper
Match Stats
| Stat | Twente | FC Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 518 | 370 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 1.58 | 1.14 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 293 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Twente took an early lead with R. Nijstad's goal in the 2nd minute, setting a confident tone for the team
- ▸ K. Hlynsson doubled Twente's lead in the 34th minute, putting significant pressure on FC Volendam's defense
- ▸ FC Volendam's late goal by N. Bukala in the 74th minute injected hope, but Twente's defensive adjustments and substitutions helped maintain the lead