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Eredivisie Roundup: AZ, Heracles, and Utrecht Claim Victories

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AZ ends Sparta's unbeaten streak
AZ ends Sparta's unbeaten streak

Round 11 of the Dutch Eredivisie was capped off in spectacular fashion as Sunday's slate of games saw a total of 14 goals, 10 of which in one game.


Twente's lead was short-lived, as they conceded a penalty just five minutes later when Robin Propper brought down Thom van Bergen in the box...


The Eredivisie round 11 came to a close with an exciting set of matches, featuring a total of 14 goals. The most thrilling match of the day saw Heracles Almelo score eight goals in one game.


AZ Alkmaar ended Sparta Rotterdam's unbeaten run with a convincing win. The match marked a turning point for both teams, with AZ asserting their dominance in the league.



Heracles Thrash PEC Zwolle 8-2 in Bas Sibum's First Loss

Heracles Almelo secured a stunning 8-2 victory over PEC Zwolle in Bas Sibum's first game in charge. The match saw a flurry of goals, with Heracles' attacking prowess proving too much for PEC Zwolle to handle.



Groningen and Twente Play Out Thrilling 1-1 Draw

FC Groningen and FC Twente played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Euroborg. Both teams had early chances to take the lead, but it wasn't until the 49th minute that Kristian Hlynsson broke the deadlock, tapping into an empty net to give Twente the lead. However, Groningen managed to equalize and secure a point, resulting in a thrilling 1-1 draw.


 

Twente's lead was short-lived, as they conceded a penalty just five minutes later when Robin Propper brought down Thom van Bergen in the box. Captain Stije Resink scored the penalty, beating Lars Unnerstall in the 53rd minute to level the score.


In the final stages of the game, Twente pushed hard for a winner, with Robin Propper and Marko Pjaca creating chances. Pjaca came close with a long-range effort that hit the crossbar, but ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.


AZ ends Sparta's unbeaten streak

Sparta Rotterdam's unbeaten run came to an end as AZ secured a 1-0 win. AZ had a golden chance to score early when Teo Quintero fouled Weslley Patati in the box, but Troy Parrott's penalty was denied by Sparta's goalkeeper Joel Drommel, who made an excellent save.




Drommel was instrumental in keeping the score goalless at halftime, making nine saves in the first half. However, he couldn't stop AZ's Kees Smit from scoring the decisive goal in the 65th minute, firing a diagonal shot from outside the box into the net. The win marked a significant result for AZ, ending Sparta's unbeaten streak.


AZ's win marked the end of Sparta's four-game unbeaten streak, while AZ itself extended its winning run to five games across all competitions. Despite a stellar performance from Joel Drommel, who made 14 saves, AZ's Kees Smit scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute.


Utrecht Edges NEC 1-0

FC Utrecht bounced back from last week's 4-1 loss with a 1-0 win over NEC. Miguel Rodriguez scored the winning goal after a well-worked team move, calmly finishing with a shot. The visitors had a chance to equalize when Tjaronn Chery was awarded a penalty after Matisse Didden fouled an opponent, but the Surinamese international hit the crossbar, costing his team a potential point. The win marked Utrecht's second victory in three league games.




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