Feyenoord lost ground on the leading duo in the Eredivisie as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AZ Alkmaar on Sunday.
PSV Eindhoven maintained their 100 per cent start to the Eredivisie season with a 6-1 victory over Willem II at the Philips Stadion.
Fran Sol scored a hat-trick as Willem II thrashed the previously unbeaten Heracles Almelo 5-0 in the Eredivisie.
AZ Alkmaar continued to set a strong early pace in the Eredivisie after overwhelming FC Emmen 4-1 at De Oude Meerdijk.
Ajax were surprised by Heracles as they were held to a 1-1 draw on the opening weekend of the Eredivisie.
ADO Den Haag and Heerenveen will join Vitesse and Utrecht in the play-offs for the last Europa League spot despite mixed fortunes on the final day.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 15 | Utrecht | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 16 | De G'fschp | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 17 | NAC | 6 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 | Groningen | 6 | -10 | 3 |
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