Robin van Persie scored a late winner and was then sent off as Feyenoord kept pace with second-placed Ajax in the Eredivisie with a stormy 2-1 win over Vitesse.
PSV emerged handsome winners in the De Topper derby by beating Ajax 3-0 at the Philips Stadion.
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.
Ajax climbed into second place behind Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven by thrashing Vitesse Arnhem 4-0 on the road on Sunday.
Luuk de Jong scored a brace as defending champions PSV Eindhoven claimed a late 2-1 victory over PEC Zwolle, while Ajax thrashed Emmen.
AZ Alkmaar continued to set a strong early pace in the Eredivisie after overwhelming FC Emmen 4-1 at De Oude Meerdijk.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Den Haag | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 9 | Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | -2 | 10 |
| 11 | Willem II | 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Utrecht | 8 | -3 | 9 |
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