Feyenoord top Eredivisie as AZ left seething over denied penalty

Feyenoord secured the top spot in the Eredivisie following a 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar. Nacho Ferri put the Rotterdammers ahead in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a poor defensive header by Wouter Goes. Javi López added the second goal in the second half after a corner. Coach Giovanni van Bronkhorst downplayed the importance of the result, stating they still have a long way to go.

AZ was furious about a denied penalty just before halftime, with Mexx Meerdink claiming the decision was "disgraceful." AZ coach Leeroy Echteld refused to dwell on the incident. PSV maintained their clean sheet against Heerenveen, but the victory relied on the visitors' inability to score. Twente and Fortuna Sittard shared the points in a draw, while Ajax and NEC drew at home.

Groningen defeated Excelsior 5-1, with Excelsior conceding a goal in the first half that went in against them. Go Ahead Eagles and Sparta combined for six goals in a match at Deventer. Utrecht and Cambuur both won away matches, with Utrecht's Yoanne Cathline scoring twice and Cambuur's Nicholas Bindner late goal securing their first away win. Telstar drew with ADO Den Haag despite playing with 10 men for most of the game.