FC Twente kept their cool on the last day of the Eredivisie season, beating a game PEC Zwolle 2-1 to secure third place in the league table, which gives them a chance to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. Their rivals for the third spot, AZ Alkmaar, drew 3-3 with FC Utrecht despite leading 3-0 at halftime. Before the match, Twente was two points ahead of AZ, with one goal the difference in goal difference. It was a dramatic day in the race for the third spot, with plenty of twists and turns.