The match was a poor one, with Heerenveen struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Telstar, meanwhile, failed to make an impact in the first half, with Heerenveen's Dylan Vente missing a chance to score his first goal of the season. Voetbal International notes that Telstar began the second half with more energy, but were unable to capitalise on their chances.

Heerenveen's introduction of new signing Roberts Uldrikis in the second half brought more danger to the game, but the team was unable to find a breakthrough. The match ended in a draw, with Telstar taking a valuable point from the game.