PSV Secured a Commanding Win Over Feyenoord | Week 17, Eredivisie 2024/25 Highlights
PSV Secured a Commanding Win Over Feyenoord | Week 17, Eredivisie 2024/25 Highlights
The Eredivisie concluded its final round for 2024, marking the halfway point of the season. The matches delivered crucial moments across the table
Title Race and Top Performances: PSV secured a commanding 3-0 win over Feyenoord, extending their lead at the top to six points. Malik Tillman and Noa Lang shone, and Luuk de Jong ended a decade-long scoring drought against Feyenoord.
Ajax defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-0, consolidating their second-place position and closing the gap on PSV. Kenneth Taylor and Bertrand Traore were the key contributors. Battles for European Spots:
AZ edged out FC Twente 1-0 in a scrappy game, leapfrogging Twente into 6th place, just behind Feyenoord.
Fortuna Sittard delivered the most dramatic match, coming from behind to win 5-2 against Utrecht, solidifying their spot in 8th.
Relegation Struggles Bottom-placed Almere City surprised Heerenveen with a 3-0 victory, moving off the bottom of the table and closing the gap to safety.
RKC Waalwijk and PEC Zwolle shared points in a controversial 1-1 draw, including a VAR decision later admitted as an error by the Dutch FA.
Mid-table Clashes Willem II dominated NEC 4-1, with Nick Doodeman delivering three assists. NEC coach Rogier Meijer faced calls to resign after the defeat. Postponements and Issues:
The match between Heracles and Groningen was abandoned due to fan unrest. Both teams remain just above the relegation zone.
League Standings and Outlook PSV leads, followed by Ajax, while the battle for 3rd and 4th remains tight among Feyenoord, Utrecht, and AZ.
At the bottom, Almere City's resurgence and Sparta's struggles give hope to the relegation-threatened sides.
Highlights of the Week Controversial decisions and VAR errors influenced key matches. PSV remained unbeaten at home in 2024, while Feyenoord's away streak ended. Fortuna Sittard demonstrated resilience with a second-half comeback against Utrecht. The league resumes in January 2025, with battles for European places and relegation survival set to intensify.