Heerenveen vs Twente: Heerenveen Falls Short Again Against Twente

Heerenveen's Losing Streak Continues

Heerenveen's struggles continued on Sunday as they fell to Twente 2-0 at the Abe Lenstra Stadion. The defeat marked Heerenveen's fourth consecutive loss in the Eredivisie, leaving them languishing in 16th place in the table.

Twente Dominates the Match

Twente controlled the match from the outset, with Ricky van Wolfswinkel putting them ahead in the 20th minute. The visitors continued to press, and Michel Vlap sealed the victory with a goal in the 70th minute.

Heerenveen's Defensive Woes

Heerenveen's defense has been a major concern this season, and they were unable to cope with Twente's attacking prowess. The visitors had 12 shots on target, while Heerenveen managed just two.

Lack of Creativity in Attack

Heerenveen also struggled to create chances in attack. They had possession for only 42% of the match and failed to register a single shot on target in the second half.

Need for Improvement

Heerenveen coach Kees van Wonderen admitted that his team needs to improve significantly. "We were not good enough today," he said. "We need to work hard and improve our performances quickly."

Upcoming Fixtures

Heerenveen will face Sparta Rotterdam in the KNVB Cup on Thursday before traveling to Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Sunday. Twente, meanwhile, will host NEC Nijmegen on Sunday.