FC Twente Enschede 3-2 PAOK Saloniki | International Club Friendly | July 11, 2026

FC Twente edged a five‑goal thriller against Greek side PAOK Saloniki in a pre‑season friendly played behind closed doors on July 11, 2026. The Dutch Eredivisie side showed promising attacking fluidity as they fine‑tuned their preparations for the upcoming season.

Match Summary

Twente started aggressively and took the lead inside 10 minutes when winger Václav Černý cut inside and unleashed a low drive into the bottom corner. PAOK responded well, equalising midway through the first half with a well‑worked set‑piece. The home side regained the advantage before the break through a powerful header from striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

The second half saw PAOK again level matters, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Twente. However, the Dutch side showed character to secure the win with 20 minutes remaining: a surging run from full‑back Michiel van de Vlag led to a cross that was turned home by substitute Robin Pröpper. PAOK pushed for a third equaliser but were kept at bay by a solid defensive shift in the final stages.

Pre‑Season Significance

Both managers experimented with rotations and substitutions, using the friendly to build match fitness and test tactical setups. For FC Twente, the result builds confidence ahead of their Eredivisie campaign, while PAOK will analyse defensive transitions after conceding three times.