Top clubs victorious in Eredivisie

February 14, 2010

There were no surprises in Saturday’s Eredivisie action as both second-placed FC Twente and third-placed Ajax won their matches.

Steve McClaren’s Twente put pressure on leaders PSV with a 1-2 win at Vitesse, but it did not come easy for the visiting side.

Vitesse first went ahead through Paul Verhaegh in the 51st minute, and it took Twente until minute 82 for Costa Rican forward Bryan Ruiz to equalize.

Just when the match appeared to be heading for a draw, defender Ronnie Stam netted the winning goal for the away team.

Ajax remained in Twente’s track with a 0-2 win at Heerenveen. The home team created a number of chances in the first half but failed to take advantage, and instead allowed Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl to put Ajax ahead three minutes after the interval.

Uruguayan Luis Suarez added a second in the dying minutes to decide the clash.

Dick Advocaat’s AZ Alkmaar climbed to sixth place thanks to a 2-0 win over Roda JC. An own goal from Pa Kah handed AZ the lead in the 70th minute, and Rasmus Elm made it 2-0 with six minutes to go.

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Nine in a row for FC Twente

November 22, 2009

FC Twente extended their winning streak in the Dutch Eredivisie to nine games with Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Vitesse.

The only goal of the match was scored with just six minutes to go, and came from Costa Rican striker Bryan Ruiz.

As a result, the gap between Steve McClaren’s Twente and second-placed PSV grows to five points, although the latter still have Sunday’s game with Heracles ahead.

AZ Alkmaar earned a vital 2-4 win at Roda JC. Jeremain Lens put AZ ahead after just three minutes but Roda then turned things around through Pa Kah (27th) and Jeanvion Yulu Matondo (53rd).

The visiting side had the final say however. Rasmus Elm equalized in minute 70, Lens made it 2-3 five minutes later and Jonathas added a fourth away goal in the 80th minute, 2-4.

Jonathan Roorda