Ronald Koeman Jr makes Dutch history as goalkeeper scores twice to rescue Telstar

Ronald Koeman Jr made Dutch football history by scoring twice from the penalty spot as Telstar came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Cambuur.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper became the first goalkeeper in Eredivisie history to score two goals in a single match, producing an extraordinary performance to rescue a point for his side.

Koeman Jr, the son of former Netherlands and Barcelona defender Ronald Koeman, kept his composure to convert two penalties as Telstar fought back despite playing with 10 men for much of the match.

Telstar reduced to 10 men

The home side’s task became considerably more difficult in the 22nd minute when Thorisson was shown a straight red card.

Cambuur took advantage of their numerical superiority and had established a 2-0 lead by the 60th minute, leaving Telstar facing the prospect of a damaging home defeat.

But an unlikely hero emerged between the posts.

Goalkeeper takes responsibility

Telstar were awarded two penalties during their fightback, and goalkeeper Koeman Jr stepped forward on both occasions.

The experienced goalkeeper converted each spot-kick to drag his side back into the contest.

His second penalty came in the 101st minute under intense pressure, but Koeman Jr remained calm to complete an extraordinary comeback and secure a point for Telstar.

Historic night for Koeman Jr

The remarkable double secured Koeman Jr a unique place in Dutch football history as the first goalkeeper to score twice in a single Eredivisie match.

It was also not the first time he had proved decisive from the penalty spot.

In May 2026, Koeman Jr scored a crucial penalty that helped Telstar secure their survival, but his latest contribution surpassed that moment in dramatic fashion.

A family name synonymous with goals

The sight of a Koeman scoring goals will come as little surprise to followers of Dutch football.

His father, Ronald Koeman, was one of the most prolific defenders in football history and became renowned for his ability from free-kicks and penalties during a distinguished career for clubs including Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona, as well as the Netherlands national team.

This time, however, it was the goalkeeper wearing the famous family name who grabbed the headlines.

Koeman Jr’s remarkable intervention ensured Telstar avoided defeat and turned what appeared to be a lost cause into one of the most memorable matches in the club’s recent history.