Twente secured a victory in their Europa League group stage opener, thanks to a decisive contribution from Algerian captain Ramiz Zerrouki. The midfielder netted the game's only goal in the 65th minute, curling a precise shot into the corner of the net following a clever backheel from teammate Weidmann. The match featured significant VAR involvement; an initial goal for Twente was disallowed in the first half, and in the second, a yellow card originally shown to Zerrouki was rescinded in favor of a red card for his opponent after a dangerous tackle was reviewed. This 1-0 win marks Zerrouki's first goal of the season. Twente currently sits fourth in their domestic league standings, trailing Feyenoord, PSV, and AZ.