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Groningen Hold Twente 1–1 After Vaessen Reinstated, Polar Bears Beaten by Donk

A successful KNVB appeal restored Etienne Vaessen to Groningen’s lineup, shaping a derby that again finished level as Donk’s twin wins reset Polar Bears’ title chase.

Overview

  • FC Groningen and FC Twente drew 1-1 in Euroborg, with Stije Resink leveling after the visitors opened the scoring early in the second half.
  • Goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen started for Groningen after the KNVB appeals committee rescinded his midweek red card from the Sparta cup tie.
  • Twente’s set-piece threat was evident as Robin Pröpper’s header required a strong save from Vaessen, while Groningen rued multiple first-half chances.
  • The result fits a recent pattern of stalemates between these clubs in Groningen, following a run of draws in this fixture.
  • In water polo, Donk beat Polar Bears’ women 16-8 to leave Ede’s side second, six points back with a game in hand, and defeated the men 17-10, who sit seventh.