Sondre Ørjasæter's Historic Double in Twente's Record Smash
A rare night in the Eredivisie saw Sondre Ørjasæter etch his name into history with five assists, while Twente secured a record-breaking 9-0 victory over Excels
The lights at De Grolsch Veste hummed with a different kind of electricity on Tuesday night. It wasn't just about the roar of the crowd or the slick pitch; it was a moment where history felt like it could be rewritten in real-time. When Sondre Ørjasæter, the 22-year-old Norwegian midfielder, looked up from the ground after his latest pass, he didn't see just teammates celebrating. He saw a legacy being built. Ajax A Night for the Ages In a match that will be talked about in Dutch football circles for years to come, Twente didn't just win; they dismantled Excelsior with surgical precision. The final scoreline? A staggering 9-0. But the story wasn't just about the goals. It was about the architecture of the game itself. Before Ørjasæter could even think about his own record, Wout Weghorst—the former Manchester United striker—had already lit up the scoreboard with a genuine hattrick in just 33 minutes. Yet, it was the Norwegian who would go on to become the first player in the Eredivisie of this millennium to register five assists in a single match. The Mechanics of Magic How does one pull off five assists in ninety minutes? It requires vision, stamina, and perhaps a little bit of magic. Ørjasæter was the architect behind every goal until the final whistle. He was on the ball last for each strike, threading passes that seemed to bypass physics entirely. The match began with Twente seizing early momentum when Excelsior's Nesto Groen was sent off early in the proceedings. That red card shifted the dynamic, turning a tough contest into a masterclass. From there, Ørjasæter danced through the midfield, his vision unobstructed by fatigue or fear. By the Numbers The statistics from this night are so clean they almost look like fiction: Total Goals Scored: 9 (Twente) Total Assists by Ørjasæter: 5 (a Eredivisie record for this century) First Hattrick of the Night: Wout Weghorst (33 minutes played) Key Turning Point: Nesto Groen's red card early in the match Why It Matters This isn't just another win for Twente. A 9-0 scoreline is a rarity in modern football, and doing it in the Eredivisie—a league known for its competitive balance—makes it even more special. For Ørjasæter, it cements his status as one of the most creative forces in Dutch football. As he walked off the pitch, surrounded by teammates and a crowd that barely held back their cheers, the scene was reminiscent of the legendary nights of Ajax 's golden era, though with a new generation carrying the torch. This is why we remember nights like this: they remind us that football can still produce moments of pure, unadulterated brilliance. "It feels surreal to be the first in 20 years to get five assists. You just have to keep your head up and see the spaces." — Sondre Ørjasæter The Road Ahead As the dust settles on Twente's record-breaking win, the focus now shifts to the next fixture in an already demanding season. For Ørjasæter, the pressure has lifted, replaced by a quiet confidence that he can continue to dictate play at this level. This night was more than a statistical anomaly; it was a testament to teamwork, vision, and the sheer joy of the game. As we look toward the rest of the season, one thing is certain: Twente will be hard to stop, and Sondre Ørjasæter is ready to keep writing his own story.