Jukka Raitala came off the bench to salvage Heerenveen a 2-2 Eredivisie draw with Go Ahead Eagles tonight.

The Finn scored four minutes after his late introduction to complete Heerenveen's comeback after the hosts had been two down at half time.

Two goals in the space of eight first-half minutes put Go Ahead in control as Marnix Kolder and then Alex Schalk struck.

The visitors squandered several chances to extend their advantage prior to the break and were punished when Daley Sinkgraven reduced the deficit four minutes into the second half.

Heerenveen began dominating possession and were knocking on the door for an equaliser which was eventually provided by substitute Raitala.

The striker netted an 84th-minute leveller, but the home team are still without a win in five league games.