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De Tukkers end PSV’s hopes
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As Blaise Kufo struck the ball into the net Sunday evening, the Twente had not only grabbed a 1-1 draw against PSV but they effectively ended the defending champions hopes for the Champions League. While thoughts of catching AZ are obviously out of the question, Twente is in control of its own Champions League destiny [...]
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De Tukkers head to KNVB Beker semi-finals
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Twente advanced to the semi-finals of the KNVB Beker with a stunning 1-0 victory over De Graafschap. De Graafschap’s defending was tough throughout the match and while Twente controlled the run of play they couldn’t find a way through often. With two minutes remaining in regulation time Kenneth Perez accepted Blaise N’Kufo through ball [...]
Category: Team NewsTwente edge ADO Den Haag 1-0
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Twente edged ADO Den Haag 1-0 at Arke Stadion to maintain second-place in the Eredivisie nine points behind AZ.
The effects of the mid-week UEFA Cup match that went into extra time was obvious as Steve McClaren kept Kenneth Perez, Wout Brama and Slobodan Rajković out of the starting eleven with Theo Janssen, Youssouf Hersi [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers now out of UEFA Cup
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Twente’s UEFA Cup hopes ended against Olympique de Marseille, losing out to penalties. After winning in the Marseille 1-0, Twente returned home but could not add to the lead with Ben Arfa leveling the match twenty-four minutes into the match. The Ligue 1 side started very quickly but were held back. Throughout the match Marko [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers over Sparta
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Twente’s visit to Rotterdam concluded with a 2-1 victory over Sparta thanks to Theo Janssen’s goal in added time.
Certainly feeling fatigue from the mid-week match against Marseille in the UEFA Cup, Twente’s energy level was low and the attack was tame for the most part. However fortune seemed to fall their way as Sander van [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers frustrate Marseille in UEFA Cup
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Twente’s hopes of advancing in the UEFA Cup continued as they frustrated Marseille with a very easy 1-0 victory. Steve McClaren’s side now are unbeaten in ten matches and in the drivers seat to advance in the UEFA Cup with the return next week in Enschede.
After missing an early attempt, Austrian capped Marko Arnautović turned [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers continue on unbeaten path
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The “Tukkers” regained their winning ways with a 2 – 1 victory over FC Volendam, bringing their unbeaten streak to thirteen matches.
However the visiting side, who are at the bottom of the Eredivisie table did not make it easy and after a penalty was called upon Kenneth Perez in the fifth minute, Paul de Lange [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers give up points against De Graafschap
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Throughout much of the season Steve McClaren has attempted to squash talk of the “Tukkers” winning the championship and based upon the last week, he won’t need to mention it too often as they have squandered points. After last last Sunday’s disappointing draw to FC Utrecht they weakened their position in the table considerably with [...]
Category: Team NewsTwente rebounds with big win over NAC Breda
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After a disappointing draw against Utrecht on the weekend, the “Tukkers” responded with an overwhelming 4-1 victory over NAC Breda.
Climbing to second place in the table behind runaway leaders AZ, Twente went on the attack early and after a few missed chances, Austrian international Marko Arnautović nodded Ron Stam’s pass behind Jelle ten Rouwelaar into [...]
Category: Team NewsDe Tukkers falter against Utrecht
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With Heerenveen defeating Ajax on Saturday, the “Tukkers” had a perfect chance to grab second place as Utrecht visited Enschede. Unfortunately the visitors weren’t interested in rolling over and fought to scoreless draw.
Twente dominated most of the match but Utrecht goalkeeper Michael Vorm was relentless as he turned back numerous attempts by Kenneth Perez [...]
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