As expected, Saturday was V-Day in Venlo for Twente as the championship favourites strolled to an effortless 2-0 victory against struggling VVV.
The result came courtesy of the Bryan and Blaise Show, Blaise N’Kufo scoring just before the break and Bryan Ruiz shortly before the final whistle.
At no time was Twente troubled by VVV, the table toppers controled the game in typical fashion, holding onto the ball for long periods patiently waiting for the creaks to appear. Their job made easier by the mounting suspension and injury toll confronting VVV which excluded the likes of captain Patrick Paauwe, midfielder Gonzalo Garcia and Nigerian superstar of the future Michael Uchebo. Uchebo displayed sublime skills in front of goal before suffering a season ending foot injury just seven matches into his campaign which began during the January transfer window.
Victory in Venlo also rewrote the history books for the Enschede based club who have now notched a club record 24 wins in a season. The previous total of 23 wins from 34 matches, set in 1973/74, could be sunstantially bettered by Steve McLaren’s men who have four clashes remaining.
“The team is playing well it’s no wonder the records are tumbling but we’re not thinking about that, we have four more games to go, we must win three, thats sure to break some more club records but more importantly it achieves the real prize, the championship!” Said coach Steve Mclaren.
The win opens a seven point gap to second placed Ajax who face ADO in Den Haag tomorrow.
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