SC Heerenveen 4-0 Excelsior result, stats and report

Ajax dominated every statistical category but could not hold on, with Excelsior scoring twice from minimal chances to earn a 2-2 draw at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Connor Maguire gives his verdict on a result that has no excuse.

SC Heerenveen were ruthless and clinical at Sparta Rotterdam, scoring four without reply to hand the struggling hosts a humiliating home defeat. Courtens, Trenskow, Rivera, and Farji all got on the scoresheet as Heerenveen outclassed a Sparta side that offered nothing going forward.

SC Heerenveen controlled virtually every department against Telstar but could not find a way through, squandering two big chances in a goalless Eredivisie draw that will sting.

Utrecht claimed a 2-1 victory at Excelsior in the Eredivisie despite being outworked for large portions of the match, with Dani de Wit's stoppage-time finish settling it after Aymen Sliti had equalised for the hosts.

Excelsior came from behind twice to snatch a 2-2 draw at NEC Nijmegen, but the hosts will feel they let two points slip after dominating large periods of the match. Noé Lebreton's stoppage-time equaliser saved Excelsior from defeat.

SC Heerenveen came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at Willem II in the Eredivisie, with Jacob Trenskow and Oliver Braude cancelling out Willem II goals either side of the hour mark. Willem II had dominated possession but could not hold on.

SC Heerenveen have not won in five Eredivisie matches and now face an Excelsior side that has scored 25 goals across their last ten. Someone has to stop the bleeding.

PSV Eindhoven arrive at Friday's Eredivisie clash as a side in ruthless form, having scored 18 goals in their last five home matches. SC Heerenveen have shipped nine goals in their last five and look badly exposed.