Ajax ends PSV's winning streak! | Week 11, Eredivisie 2024/25 Highlights

his week in the Eredivisie, we saw high-stakes clashes between Ajax and PSV, as well as Feyenoord and AZ, each with major implications for the top of the table.

Ajax 3-2 PSV Eindhoven
Ajax handed PSV their first defeat of the season in a thrilling match at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax was quick to pressure, with Kian Fitz-Jim forcing an early save from Walter Benitez. Although Luuk de Jong opened the scoring for PSV with a header, Ajax struck back with a header from Davy Klaassen. PSV's halftime adjustments led to a second goal from Ivan Perisic, giving them a brief lead. However, Ajax responded through Bertrand Traore's direct play, setting up Fitz-Jim for his first Eredivisie goal. PSV's defensive misstep in the final moments allowed Mika Godts to seal the 3-2 victory for Ajax, ending PSV's 100% start.

Feyenoord 3-2 AZ Alkmaar
Feyenoord recovered from their midweek loss to Ajax, defeating AZ in another intense matchup. Although AZ initially took the lead with Troy Parrott's goal, Feyenoord equalized through an own goal by AZ's David Moller Wolfe. Two quick goals from Julian Carranza and Luka Ivanusec put Feyenoord in command. AZ's late comeback attempt with a goal by Mexx Meerdink wasn't enough, and Feyenoord took all three points, moving them up the table and keeping AZ at bay.

Heracles 2-0 NAC Breda
Heracles maintained their solid home form with a 2-0 victory over NAC Breda. Brian de Keersmaecker opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and his second goal sealed the win, lifting Heracles into a more comfortable mid-table position.

Fortuna Sittard 3-0 Heerenveen
Fortuna extended their unbeaten run with a dominant 3-0 win over Heerenveen. Loreintz Rosier's early goal and another set-piece goal by Kristoffer Petersen highlighted Fortuna's strength at home. Heerenveen, still winless on the road, struggled with Fortuna's attacking pace and precision.
Willem II 0-1 FC Twente: Michel Vlap's goal in a closely contested match pushed Twente up the table.

NEC 6-0 Groningen
NEC celebrated their investor's birthday in style with a blowout win, as Koki Ogawa scored twice.

Sparta Rotterdam 1-4 Utrecht
Utrecht continued their upward trajectory, with Paxten Aaronson capping off the scoring.

RKC Waalwijk 2-0 Almere City
RKC secured their second win of the season, narrowing the gap to safety.