Match report

Groningen Holds Off Twente, 1-1 Draw in Eredivisie

Groningen
Groningen
1–1
FT
Twente
Twente
Nov 2, 2025

Groningen managed to hold off a strong challenge from Twente in their Eredivisie match, securing a well-deserved 1-1 draw. Despite Twente taking the lead early through Kári Hlynsson's goal, Sven Resink equalized for Groningen with a penalty kick. The game was marred by multiple yellow cards, with both teams struggling to maintain discipline throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Kári Hlynsson scored the opening goal for Twente in the 47th minute, assisted by Mats Rots.
  • • Sven Resink equalized for Groningen with a penalty kick in the 53rd minute.
  • • Twente's Robin Pröpper and Mats Rots both received yellow cards during the match.
  • • Groningen also saw Sven Resink and Marvin Peersman booked.

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 D. Janse (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 8 T. de Jonge (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 17 D. van der Werff (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 9 B. Willumsson
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 18 T. Land
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 22 S. Bouland
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 44 J. Dillema

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 3 R. Propper (D)
  • 43 R. Nijstad (D)
  • 39 M. Rots (D)
  • 6 R. Zerrouki (M)
  • 20 T. van den Belt (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (M)
  • 14 K. Hlynsson (M)
  • 27 S. Orjasaeter (M)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 B. Kuipers
  • 7 M. Pjaca
  • 8 T. Booth
  • 10 S. Lammers
  • 12 G. Peixoto
  • 23 S. Lemkin
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 37 N. Unuvar
  • 22 P. Tyton
  • 21 S. Karssies

Timeline

  1. Twente
    5' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rots

    Foul

  2. Groningen
    6' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Resink

    Foul

  3. Twente
    47' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hlynsson · Assist: Mats Rots
  4. Groningen
    53' Groningen Goal · Penalty
    S. Resink
  5. Twente
    55' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    Robin Pröpper

    Argument

  6. Twente
    63' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: M. Pjaca
  7. Groningen
    66' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Peersman

    Foul

  8. Groningen
    71' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. van der Werff · On: B. Willumsson
  9. Twente
    74' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    R. Zerrouki

    Foul

  10. Twente
    75' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hlynsson · On: A. Verschueren
  11. Twente
    81' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Rots · On: T. Booth
  12. Twente
    81' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ricky van Wolfswinkel · On: S. Lammers
  13. Twente
    81' Twente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Nijstad · On: S. Lemkin
  14. Groningen
    82' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thom van Bergen · On: M. Seuntjens
  15. Twente
    86' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Rots

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Groningen Twente
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 478 404
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 3.33 1.44
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 409 324
Shots Inside Box 14 8
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Kári Hlynsson put Twente in control, but Groningen responded swiftly with a penalty kick by Sven Resink to level the score.
  • ▸ Twente's numerous substitutions and yellow cards hindered their momentum, allowing Groningen to hold on for a draw.