FC Twente shot from the start in the Grolsch Veste and got their first serious opportunity against FC Thun after eight minutes. Younes Taha had a chance in the Swiss penalty area, but his shot was too weak to trouble the goalkeeper. The Swiss team had lost four of their last five games in the Swiss competition.
The match was dominated by FC Twente, who had several chances to score. Daouda Weidmann had a goal disallowed after a VAR review, and Wout Weghorst missed a great opportunity in the 38th minute. Sondre Orjasaeter also had a chance, but it was not enough to give FC Twente the lead.
In the second half, the referee made a curious decision, sending off Patrik Kristal instead of Ramiz Zerrouki, who had been expected to receive a red card. The Tukkers had a half hour to break the deadlock, and they did so with a well-placed shot by Ramiz Zerrouki in the 80th minute. The match ended 1-0 in favor of FC Twente, who started their European campaign with a three-pointer.
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