FC Twente missed the opportunity to close the gap on AZ as they failed to hold a lead at NEC Nijmegen.

McClaren's men trail leaders AZ by eight points

Steve McClaren's FC Twente missed the opportunity to close the gap at the Eredivisie summit as they failed to hold a lead at NEC Nijmegen. Twente are now eight points adrift of leaders AZ Alkmaar following a 1-1 draw which saw them take a 23rd minute lead through Marko Arnautovic. A solitary goal looked to be enough for long spells but with 12 minutes left on the clock, John Goosens struck for NEC. Youssef El Akchaoui was dismissed for a professional foul at the death but the home side were nonetheless able to hold onto a share of the spoils. The result leaves NEC in ninth, while Twente's title aspirations continue to fade as AZ close on the Eredivisie crown.