Willem II vs Heerenveen

Willem II picked up their first point of the season after a lively 2-2 draw with SC Heerenveen at Koning Willem II Stadion. Despite being outplayed for large spells of possession, the hosts matched their visitors goal for goal in an entertaining back-and-forth affair that swung four times in the second half. Uriel van Aalst put Willem II ahead in the 61st minute, finishing off a Nathan Tjoe-A-On assist, only for Jacob Trenskow to level things up three minutes later off a Dylan Vente pass. Heerenveen then edged in front through Oliver Braude in the 77th minute, before Devin Haen restored parity for the home side five minutes later, teeing off a Calvin Twigt assist. Twigt was named player of the match for his role in both home goals. For Willem II, the draw snaps a winless start and offers something to build on under John Stegeman despite finishing with less than 40% of the ball. For Robin Veldman's Heerenveen, who dominated possession and shots but couldn't hold their late lead, it's two points spilled on the road that will sting more than it helps in the early table picture.