Heracles

Heracles Feyenoord's UEFA Champions League hopes were dealt a blow as they lost further ground on second-placed Ajax after going down 2-0 at relegation-threatened Heracles.

Lerin Duarte Ajax have clinched the signing of Heracles Almelo attacker Lerin Duarte on a four-year deal.

Ajax Frank de Boer believes Ajax's fortuitous 2-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles last weekend can provide a platform for an upturn in form as they take on Twente on Sunday.

PSV PSV Eindhoven missed the opportunity to go back to the top of the Eredivisie as they were defeated 1-0 at Groningen on Sunday.

Groningen Michael De Leeuw hit an injury-time penalty to secure a come-from-behind 2-2 draw for Groningen at NAC Breda on Saturday.

Vitesse Title-chashing Vitesse host relegation threatened NEC as Peter Bosz's side seek to extend their undefeated streak to 11 Eredivisie games.

Go Ahead Eagles and NAC Breda will have to survive the relegation play-offs if they are to maintain their Eredivisie status for next season.

AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar were beaten 1-0 by Heerenveen as confusion regarding the future of coach Marco van Basten continues to engulf the club.

Twente Twente will be out to breathe life into their faltering Eredivisie title hopes and derail leaders Ajax when the two meet this weekend.

Vitesse Vitesse Arnhem will face a tough challenge to keep pace with Eredivisie leaders Ajax Amsterdam when they travel to Feyenoord on Friday.