Marco van Basten’s Ajax Amsterdam crushed Willem II 7-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday, while SC Heerenveen defended their fourth place with a 1-0 win over last-placed FC Volendam.
Three goals in the first twenty minutes, two from Dario Cvitanich and one from Eyong Enoh, gave Ajax a very comfortable and quick lead. Luis Suarez went on to score from the penalty spot in the 35th minute and Urby Emanuelson made it 5-0 just before the break.
In the second half, Suarez added a sixth on 70 minutes and the Uruguayan completed a hat-trick, again converting a penalty with eight minutes to go. Angelo Martha, who had caused the second spot kick, was sent off for his offense.
With four games to go, Ajax remain at just one point from second-placed FC Twente. The number-two spot gives access to the third preliminary round of the Champions League.
The only goal at the match between Heerenveen and Volendam was scored by Viktor Elm in the 52nd minute. Teammate Danijel Pranjic was sent off near full time.
Feyenoord are close to the top half of the table following a 5-1 win over Heracles Almelo. Roy Makaay score three goals, Danny Landzaat and Kelvin Leerdam each added one. Heracles’ only goal came from Bas Dost.
