NAC Breda - Go Ahead Eagles: 1-0
For the first time since September 19th, NAC Breda have won a game in the Eredivisie, beating UEFA Europa League contestants Go Ahead Eagles 1-0 at the Rat Verlegh Stadion.
A juiceless first half was soon followed by a marvellous goal from Finnish ace Juho Talvitie, who beat Jari De Busser with a great effort in the top corner. The Eagles could barely lay a hand on NAC's lead and were forced to watch the Breda outfit book a relieving victory that propels them to the 13th spot.
Telstar - Excelsior Rotterdam: 2-2
Telstar were kept from winning their third Eredivisie game since promotion as Excelsior salvaged a point in Velsen-Zuid: 2-2.
Telstar jumped out of the gates through Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, who opened the scoring in the second minute after finishing a low cross from Patrick Brouwer. Brouwer added a second assist to his name when Tyrone Owusu calmly finished his chance in the far corner.
The visitors from Rotterdam got one back right before half-time when Arthur Zagre converted from the spot, giving Excelsior a lifeline.
Excelsior defender Rick Meissen was the next player to cause a penalty, giving Telstar the chance to restore their two-goal lead in the 59th minute. Danny Bakker smashed the ball over the crossbar, however, keeping the two sides balanced.
A third penalty was given just fifteen minutes later when Telstar's Tyrese Noslin handled the ball in his own box, giving Arthur Zagre the chance to score his second of the night. The Frenchman hit it wide, but saw Gyan de Regt correct his mistake three minutes later with a stellar effort that saved Excelsior a point and cost Telstar a first win since September.
Ajax - sc Heerenveen: 1-1
For the fifth time in eleven league games, record champions Ajax were held to a draw, this time by Heerenveen in a weak outing from the Amsterdam outfit. To read all about the 1-1 draw in Amsterdam, read our full match report here.
Feyenoord - FC Volendam: 2-1
League leaders Feyenoord returned to winning ways by beating FC Volendam 2-1 in De Kuip on Saturday evening. To read about Feyenoord's ninth win of the season, read our full match report here.