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.
AZ picked up an important victory against fellow challengers FC Twente in their battle for third place. Maarten Martens's team won 2-1 in Alkmaar, meaning the gap to third-place FC Twente is now two points.With two games left, AZ has 61 points, while Twente has 63. Due to the win, the goal difference between the two teams is now just about in favor of the Alkmaarders. Both clubs are certain of European Football next season, but third place in the Eredivisie qualifies the team for a qualifying spot for the Champions League.
A top-four spot in the Eredivisie looks out of reach for Ajax this season. The club lost the away match at AZ (2-0) and will mainly have to defend their fifth place in the coming weeks after a series of four league games with only 2 points won. Go Ahead Eagles are only 2 points behind the record champion of the Netherlands. Ruben van Bommel was the main man for AZ, scoring two goals and following in his father's footsteps; he also had a good scoring record against Ajax while playing for Fortuna Sittard and PSV.