The Dutch football scene is on the edge of its seat as the Eredivisie title race heats up. Ajax’s 2-2 draw against Groningen has handed PSV the lead, just one round before the season’s end. Ajax took the lead twice, with Gaaei scoring in the 27th minute and Weghorst netting in the 68th after Van Bergen had equalized for Groningen in the 52nd.
Groningen’s late equalizer came in the 90+9th minute, with Blokzijl converting a penalty after Sutalo’s foul. This dramatic turn of events left Ajax reeling, especially after Luciano Valente’s red card for a hard tackle on Henderson.
Ajax’s recent form has been shaky, with two losses and two draws in their last five matches. This has allowed PSV to close the gap and take the top spot.
PSV’s Convincing Win
Meanwhile, PSV thrashed Heracles 4-1, with Tillman scoring twice in the first half (18′ and 40′). Saibari added two more goals (21′ and 35′), giving PSV a comfortable 4-0 lead at halftime. Engels pulled one back for Heracles in the 75th minute, but it was too little, too late.
As the Eredivisie season nears its end, PSV now leads the table by a single point. Ajax will host Twente in the final match, while PSV travels to Sparta Rotterdam. The tension is palpable as both teams prepare for their season-ending showdowns.