Eredivisie: AZ Secures Late 2-2 Draw Against FC Twente
- AZ and FC Twente played to a 2-2 draw on May 3, 2026, in an Eredivisie match that concluded with a late equalizer.
- The match remained in balance until the final moments when AZ secured the draw.
- The decisive goal was set up by Owusu-Oduro, who provided the assist for the late equalizer, as reported by NU.
AZ and FC Twente played to a 2-2 draw on May 3, 2026, in an Eredivisie match that concluded with a late equalizer. The result prevented FC Twente from improving its position in the league standings during the final stages of the competition.
The match remained in balance until the final moments when AZ secured the draw. According to reporting from Tubantia, the score shifted to 2-2 a few seconds before time
.
The decisive goal was set up by Owusu-Oduro, who provided the assist for the late equalizer, as reported by NU.
Standings Implications
The draw was a significant setback for FC Twente. Prior to the match, a victory over AZ would have allowed FC Twente to overtake the current occupant of third place in the Eredivisie, according to NU.
Twente had held the lead during the contest, but they were unable to maintain it against a late surge from AZ.
Late Match Developments
The equalizing goal followed a period of sustained pressure from AZ. AD.nl reported that the team launched a closing offensive
in their search for a point.

During this late-game push, AZ came close to scoring on other opportunities, including a header by Goes that went over the goal.
Other Eredivisie Results
In other Eredivisie action on May 3, 2026, Go Ahead Eagles and Sparta also shared the points. NOS reported that Go Ahead Eagles managed to equalize against Sparta to secure a draw.
