The first round of the Eredivisie kicked off on Sunday, August 9 with several crucial matches. One of the most notable results was PEC Zwolle's victory over Ajax, who were defeated by a score of 2-0. It marked a strong start for the new team from Zwolle in their debut in the Eredivisie.
Ajax's Loss
In the match against PEC Zwolle, Ajax struggled at the beginning. After a few minutes, a goal was disallowed for PEC Zwolle, but this counts as the 1-0 lead. Daal scored the first goal after an assist from Smit later in the game.
Later in the match, PEC Zwolle extended their lead to 2-0 when Stengs scored after receiving a pass from Smit. Ajax could not find the back of the net and had to settle for a loss.
AZ's Victory
At the same time, AZ secured a victory over ADO Den Haag with a score of 2-0. The first goal was scored by Daal after an assist from Smit early in the game.
Later in the match, Stengs doubled the lead for AZ to make it 2-0, securing their win. The match ended and ADO Den Haag had to be content with a defeat.
The round also started well for teams like PSV, Go Ahead Eagles, and NEC who defeated Fortuna Sittard, Willem II, and Telstar in their first Eredivisie matches.
