Eredivisie wrap: Ajax close in on title

Ajax moved another step closer to back-to-back Eredivisie titles with a clinical 2-0 win over Groningen on Sunday.

Derk Boerrigter and Kolbeinn Sigthorsson scored for the hosts who moved six points clear of Feyenoord and Alkmaar after the win.

Christian Eriksen had the best chance for Ajax in a first half bereft of chances but their dominance of possession turned into a goal when Boerrigter reacted to Siem de Jong’s rebounded effort.

Boerrigter saw a chip go over and another shot spray wide before Sigthorsen sealed the win 10 minutes from time when he guided home de Jong’s ball.

Alkmaar stayed in pursuit of Ajax after Jose Altidore’s header gave them a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened VVV.

The American scored the winner in the 65th minute to keep Alkmaar within six points of Ajax after Quin Kruijsen had cancelled out Australian Brett Holman’s opener.

Feyenoord held on against Den Haag in a 2-1 away win after taking a two-goal lead.

Ruben Schaken and Guyon Fernandez put the visitors ahead after a goalless first half but they endured a nervy finale following Lex Immers’ converted penalty in the 90th minute.

PSV remain within seven points of Ajax after their 2-1 win over NEC Nijmegen.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scored two minutes from time to seal the come-from-behind win and ensure PSV stay within one point of Alkmaar, Feyenoord and FC Twente for the Champions League playoff spot, if neither can catch Ajax.