Twente's overwhelming 6-0 win over
Heerenveen certainly was the "perfect" match and while
extremely welcomed was completely unexpected from a team that had focused upon a disciplined approach with an air of caution. However Steve
McClaren's call to arms certainly was answered with veteran
Kenneth Perez providing a shocking array of scoring opportunities and
Blaise Kufo score three times. The thirty-four year-old made Perez
mae a firm statement that his level of expertise is still that of a match changer.
Twente came close right from the opening whistle and immediately had the visitors on their heels. While
Twente's first few efforts were stopped at the last line by Kenny Steppe, at the twenty-third minute Perez slid the ball to
Blaise Kufo who opened the scoring on the way to a hat-trick. With confidence high, the
Tukkers added goal number two as
Kufo played a through ball to Perez, who then found the back of the net. The
renaissance day for the two veterans continued as
Blaise Kufo added his second of the match with four minutes to the break as took the ball from midfield and after pushing the ball upwards he drove a powerhouse shot from the edge of the area. Before the break Kenneth Perez nodded in a free kick for a shocking 4-0 lead. Perez turned provider a few minutes after the break setting up
Marko Arnautovic from point-blank range. With eighteen minutes remaining Kenneth Perez's incredible match was concluded as he crossed to skipper
Blaise Kufo who headed-in the third of the match. With a 6-0 lead
Twente kept
Heerenveen off the score-sheet for incredible victory.