Heerenveen won the Dutch Cup for the first time in the club's history, beating FC Twente on penalties.
FC Twente defeated after penalty shoot-out
Heerenveen won the Dutch Cup for the first time in the club's history, beating FC Twente on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Runners up in 1993 and 1997, the Eredivisie outfit finally scooped the honours following a penalty shoot-out against Steve McClaren's side.
The match went into extra-time after a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes when Eljero Elia cancelled out Goran Popov's early strike.
Bonaventure Kalou gave Heerenveen the lead after 117 minutes only for Youssouf Hersi to bring the score level once again just three minutes later.
With the winner still not decided the two sides stepped up for a penalty shoot-out after a gripping extra-time spell.
Striker Gerald Sibon struck the winning penalty to secure a 5-4 shootout success after Hersi failed with the fifth spot kick for Twente.
McClaren spoke of his disappointment after the game, saying: "We are in shock after losing this way but I can't blame my players for anything.
"We had a problem in the first half and had to reorganise after losing two injured players, but we dominated the second and I am really proud of the efforts my players put in."
