Enschede, Netherlands, NED — A frantic second half of the first period and an early second-half strike proved decisive as the home side came from behind to claim all three points in Eredivisie competition.
Groningen drew first blood when Marvin Peersman found the net in the 35th minute, giving the visitors the lead at De Grolsch Veste. Twente responded swiftly and emphatically, with Bart van Rooij leveling matters just four minutes later in the 39th minute. Daan Rots then turned the game on its head two minutes later, putting Twente ahead 2-1 before the interval.
Kristian Hlynsson extended the advantage three minutes into the second half, converting in the 48th minute to give Twente a two-goal cushion. Thom van Bergen pulled one back for Groningen in the 87th minute, but the effort came too late to alter the outcome.
GOALS:- 35' Marvin Peersman - FC Groningen- 39' Bart van Rooij - FC Twente- 41' Daan Rots - FC Twente- 48' Kristian Hlynsson - FC Twente- 87' Thom van Bergen - FC Groningen
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- FC Twente: Daan Rots - decisive go-ahead goal in a rapid three-goal swing- FC Groningen: Thom van Bergen - late consolation goal, 11 shots generated by Groningen attack
KEY STAT: Groningen outshot Twente 11-6 but converted just 1 of 3 shots on target, while Twente converted 2 of their 4 shots on target to secure the win.