As the Eredivisie returns this weekend after the Winter break, we thought we’d take a look at the season as we reach the halfway point. Here’s our evaluation of the title race, European contenders, surprises, disappointments and players of the … Read More
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Eredivisie round-up: Late PSV winner sends them top; AZ stun Ajax in Amsterdam
AZ stun Ajax in Amsterdam Normally AZ would try to play pressure football, but the results of other Ajax matches show that’s not the way to go this season. Instead, AZ chose to play from an organised defense and pick … Read More
Eredivisie Round-up: No mistakes at the top; Cambuur storm into play-off spot
Comfortable victories for Feyenoord and Ajax Feyenoord 4-0 PEC Zwolle On Sunday last-placed PEC Zwolle came to Rotterdam. Zwolle hadn’t scored a goal in their previous 10 visits to De Kuip. Surprisingly, they took the initiative in the first 5 … Read More
Eredivisie round-up: Ajax crush PSV in top two battle; PEC Zwolle secure first win
Ajax thrash PSV to open up four point lead In a direct clash for top spot in the Eredivisie, Ajax dismantled PSV 5-0 to open up a four point lead over their rivals. It finished off a memorable week for … Read More
Eredivisie round-up: FC Utrecht shock Ajax, PSV clinch late win against Sparta
Warmerdam haunts former club in Amsterdam FC Utrecht came to Amsterdam knowing that Ajax had scored 22 goals in their previous four home matches and had not conceded. It is the toughest stadium to win at in the Netherlands and … Read More
Eredivisie round up: PSV keep on winning; Ajax within two points
PSV crush AZ In the last two seasons, PSV lost in Alkmaar without scoring a goal. Therefore this was going to be the first real test for PSV this season. And they passed the test in flying colours to win … Read More
Eredivisie round up: PSV and Ajax score five; Feyenoord beaten in Utrecht
PSV blitz Grongigen in second half to go top Last week, PSV failed to secure a place in the Champions League group stages, going out 2-1 on aggregate to Benfica, but they responded well with a 5-2 beating of Groningen … Read More
Eredivisie season preview: PSV hammer Ajax in curtain-raiser to make early statement
Season off and running It’s time for another season of the Eredivisie and this piece assesses the title contenders and which sides might be going down. Last week the 2021/22 season officially kicked off in Amsterdam where the Johan Cruijff … Read More