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FC Twente Throws Away Lead Against Nice in Pre-Season Friendly

FC Twente suffered a disappointing 2-2 draw against OGC Nice in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 22nd. Despite taking the lead twice, the Dutch side conceded two late goals to end the match with a frustrating stalemate.

The Tukkers started the game brightly and deservedly took the lead in the 19th minute. A well-worked move saw Daan Rots, a promising young talent, find the back of the net with a powerful strike. The Dutch side continued to dominate possession and create chances, and they doubled their advantage in the 38th minute. This time it was the experienced Vaclav Cerny who found the net, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Nice.

However, the French side fought back after the break, scoring their first goal just after the hour mark through a well-placed free-kick from Hicham Boudaoui. This goal sparked a comeback for Nice, as they began to press forward in search of an equalizer.

And that equalizer duly arrived in the 88th minute, much to the disappointment of the Twente faithful. A defensive error allowed substitute Terem Moffi to slot the ball past the helpless Twente goalkeeper. The late drama left both sides with a point each.

Despite the disappointing result, the match provided valuable minutes for players returning from injury and provided a glimpse of the potential of the young Twente squad. The Dutch side will be hoping to carry their positive first-half performance into their upcoming games as they build towards the start of the Eredivisie season.

Key takeaways from the match:

• Daan Rots continues to impress: The young midfielder showcased his talent with a well-taken goal and an energetic performance.
• Defensive solidity remains a concern: Despite the strong start, Twente's defense faltered in the second half, allowing Nice to score twice.
• Pre-season games are about building fitness and tactics: While the result was disappointing, the match provided a valuable opportunity for players to gain match fitness and for the manager to experiment with different tactics.

FC Twente will face another tough test next week as they take on German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart. The Dutch side will be hoping for a better result against the German club as they continue to build towards the start of the Eredivisie season.