Overview
- Kristian Hlynsson scored two minutes after the restart to put Twente ahead before Steije Resink equalized from the spot after Thom van Bergen was fouled.
- Groningen generated 13 first-half attempts and seven corners without scoring, as Lars Unnerstall produced several saves.
- Referee Joey Kooij awarded the penalty for the hosts, and Vaessen later denied Marko Pjaca to secure the point.
- The draw keeps Groningen in the Eredivisie’s top five and extends their league winless run against Twente, with five straight draws between the sides.
- Coach Dick Lukkien and players lauded the first-half display but rued missed chances, with an away trip to NEC set for 9 November.