An eighth-minute own-goal for Twente defender Peter Wisgerhof was the difference between the teams, as Twente missed out on the chance of all but securing their first Eredivisie crown since 1926.

Carney was an 85th minute substitute for Twente, while Brett Holman came off the bench in injury-time for AZ, with James Holland not in the squad.

Twente's lead at the top of the table remains four points from Ajax Amsterdam, but they can reduce that margin to a solitary point when they visit Willem II on Wednesday.

AZ, who are chasing automatic Europa League qualification via a fourth place finish, move above Feyenoord and into fourth.

In Italy's Serie B, Socceroo Carl Valeri was an unused substitute as Sassuolo's hopes of promotion took a hit after a late 1-0 loss at home to struggling Reggina.

The result, courtesy of Franco Brienza's 89th minute daisy cutter, sees Sassuolo drop to fourth.

In England's Championship, Adam Federici was beaten twice as Newcastle edged closer to claiming the second division title with a 2-1 win at Reading.

In League One, Neil Kilkenny played a full game for Leeds United as they continued their recent resurgence with a 3-1 victory at Carlisle United which puts them back into the automatic promotion spots in second. Shane Lowry was an unused sub.

Elsewhere, Dean Heffernan put in a full shift for Huddersfield Town, who scored twice late in injury-time to defeat Walsall 4-3 and keep alive their playoffs push.

Gareth Edds was a 58th minute substitute for Tranmere Rovers, as they lost 3-0 at home to struggling Wycombe in a crucial relegation battle.

In League Two, Aston Villa's Chris Herd hurt his knee and had to be replaced on 51 minutes in Lincoln City's 3-1 loss at Notts County.

Elsewhere, Shane Cansdell-Sheriff helped Shrewsbury keep a clean sheet as they drew 0-0 with Cheltenham, while Dean Bouzanis wasn't even on the bench as Accrington Stanley lost 2-1 at home to Port Vale.

Scott Guyett was an unused substitute as Bournemouth beat Hereford United 2-1 to stay third, while Jamie Young put in a full shift, with Oliver Bozanic starting and playing 70 minutes for Aldershot who lost 2-0 at home to Torquay harming their playoffs hopes.

In Scotland's First Division, Brisbane Roar-bound Erik Paartalu played a full game for Greenock Morton as they drew 1-1 with Celtic's cup conquerors Ross County.

In Germany's 3rd Liga, Milan Susak put in a full shift in defence, helping SpVgg Unterhaching keep a clean sheet in a goalless draw with Dynamo Dresden.