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Round 8 Eredivisie: Fortuna, Heerenveen, and PSV Shine

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Ajax woes continues
Ajax woes continues 





Wout Weghorst and Oscar Gloukh score crucial goals as Ajax draws 3-3 with Sparta Rotterdam, increasing scrutiny on coach John Heitinga.


Ajax held to 3-3 draw by Sparta Rotterdam, pressure mounts on Heitinga...
 

Eredivisie roundup: Fortuna Sittard extend home streak, Heerenveen grab dramatic win


Round eight of the Dutch Eredivisie is underway, and the first cracks in the table are visible - time for a tour past the Dutch stadiums for a roundup of all the action.


FC Groningen Edges NAC Breda 2-1 in Thrilling Encounter

FC Groningen bounced back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over NAC Breda at the Rat Verlegh Stadion. The match saw a dramatic turn of events, with Groningen's David van der Werff having his opener ruled out for offside early on. However, Tika de Jonge put Groningen ahead just before halftime with a stunning long-range shot that flew past Danijel Bielica.


Groningen's top scorer Brynjolfur Willumsson returned to the pitch in the second half and nearly scored Groningen's second goal, but Bielica pulled off an impressive save to deny the Icelandic striker. Despite NAC Breda's efforts, Groningen managed to hold on for the win, thanks to a second goal. The victory marks a welcome return to form for Groningen, who will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.




Thom van Bergen doubled Groningen's lead a couple of minutes later, courtesy of an assist from goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. Vaessen launched the ball forward, and Van Bergen beat the defender to it, unleashing a powerful shot that found its way past Bjelica at the near post.


Mohamed Nassoh pulled one back for NAC in injury time with an acrobatic effort, but it was too little, too late. Groningen held on to secure their fifth win of the season, taking home the three points from the Rat Verlegh Stadion.


Fortuna Sittard Edges FC Volendam 1-0 in Tight Affair

Fortuna Sittard extended their unbeaten streak in Eredivisie home games to eight with a 1-0 win over FC Volendam. The game's only goal came early, as midfielder Justin Lonwijk completed an impressive team move with a finish after a great assist from Dimitrios Limnios in the 8th minute.




FC Volendam struggled to create chances, only managing to threaten Fortuna's goal in the final 15 minutes. Despite Nordin Bukala and Henk Veerman making attempts, they couldn't find the back of the net, handing Fortuna Sittard their third consecutive home win. This win highlights Fortuna Sittard's strong home form, a significant improvement for the team.


Heerenveen Edges Excelsior 2-1 with Dramatic Late Winner

Heerenveen secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Excelsior, thanks to a stunning injury-time thunderbolt from centre-half Sam Kersten. The visitors had taken the lead early on, with former Vitesse star Irakli Yegoian scoring after Heerenveen skipper Michael Brouwer lost the ball in his own box. Brouwer had a chance to redeem himself later in the first half but hit the post with a powerful shot from distance.


Excelsior had opportunities to extend their lead, but Derensili Sanches Fernandes and Jakob Trenskow both saw their efforts fly wide. Despite dominating the first half, Excelsior's lead was short-lived, as Dylan Vente equalized for Heerenveen from the penalty spot. The game seemed to be heading for a draw until Kersten's dramatic late winner, which lifted Heerenveen out of the relegation zone and gave them their second win in three games.




Excelsior's momentum waned after halftime, and they gave Heerenveen a golden opportunity to equalize when Swedish midfielder Adam Carlen pulled Michael Brouwer to the ground during a corner. Heerenveen was awarded a penalty, which Dylan Vente calmly converted in the 89th minute, leveling the score.


The match seemed destined for a draw, but Sam Kersten had other plans. In the 94th minute, he unleashed a thunderous strike from nowhere, firing the ball past Stijn van Gassel with incredible power. This memorable goal, Kersten's second professional goal since 2016, sealed a dramatic 2-1 win for Heerenveen.


Ajax Held to 3-3 Draw by Sparta Rotterdam, Pressure Mounts on Heitinga

Ajax's dramatic 3-3 draw against Sparta Rotterdam has increased the pressure on manager John Heitinga. Wout Weghorst opened the scoring for Ajax in the 42nd minute, but Tobias Lauritsen equalized for Sparta Rotterdam just three minutes later with a penalty kick.


Mitchell van Bergen put Sparta Rotterdam ahead in the 52nd minute, followed by Joshua Kitolano's goal three minutes later, which gave Sparta Rotterdam a 3-1 lead. However, Weghorst scored again in the 73rd minute, and Oscar Gloukh sealed the draw for Ajax in the 90th+7 minute.


The draw has sparked criticism of Heitinga's tactics, with some questioning his team's ability to hold onto leads. This result highlights the challenges Ajax faces in the Eredivisie, and Heitinga will need to regroup his team to bounce back from this draw.


PSV Eindhoven Dominates PEC Zwolle 4-0

PSV Eindhoven secured a convincing 4-0 victory over PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, showcasing their dominance on the road. The reigning champions were in top form, with Ismael Saibari opening the scoring in the 23rd minute. Despite Guus Til's goal being ruled out for offside, PSV continued to press and doubled their lead just before halftime through Dennis Man.




The Match Highlights

  • Joey Veerman scored the third goal, his fourth of the season, after a brilliant pass from Dennis Man.
  • Tristan Gooijer was sent off for PEC Zwolle in the 62nd minute, making it easier for PSV to seal the win.
  • Ryan Flamingo sealed the victory with a header in the 92nd minute, his first goal as a substitute.


Post-Match Analysis

This win extends PSV's unbeaten streak and solidifies their position in the Eredivisie standings. With this dominant performance, PSV Eindhoven is looking strong to defend their title.
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