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.
Two goals from Chuba Akpom helped Ajax to a 1-3 victory against PEC Zwolle on Sunday. It was easy for John van ’t Schip’s side, who are still missing vital players through injury.A great lobbed pass from midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic found Kristian Hlynsson, who volleyed his shot straight into the far corner to give the away side the lead in the 12th minute.Despite the mediocre performance of the Amsterdammers, they were still dominant. Captain Steven Bergwijn saw his effort headed away right before it was set to go in by Thomas Lam.
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FC Twente lost on Saturday to NEC Nijmegen in the Eredvisie. A goal from Calvin Verdonk continued the home side's good form after the winter break. Rogier Meijer's side had drawn 2-2 in de Kuip against Feyenoord last weekend. Koki Ogawa had gotten away from the Twente defence several times as Joseph Oosting's side struggled to create any meaningful offense. Verdonk's winner was a beauty a free kick from around thirty yards, which went straight into the top corner. Lars Unnerstall had no chance with his dive.