NEC Nijmegen took out their league frustrations on minnows Harkemase Boys in the KNVB Beker with an 8-0 mauling.
PSV Eindhoven slipped to their first Eredivisie defeat of the season at AZ Alkmaar, while Ajax thrashed Go Ahead Eagles.
FC Twente brought an end to their three-match winless run with a 3-0 victory at Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie.
Three men were sent off as Heerenveen beat FC Groningen 4-2, while struggling Feyenoord salvaged a 3-3 draw at Nijmegen.
PEC Zwolle face the stiffest test of their season as they visit reigning Eredivisie champions Ajax on Saturday.
PSV Eindhoven passed up the chance to move top of the Eredivisie as they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Cambuur.
# | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|
14 | PSV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | RKC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Sparta Rdm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Willem II | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Heerenveen | 0 | 0 | 0 |