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Eredivisie: PSV close gap to Ajax with 4-2 win over Twente

PSV's Mexican defender Hector Moreno (R) celebrates after scoring
Image: PSV's Mexican defender Hector Moreno (r) celebrates after scoring against Twente

PSV Eindhoven closed the gap to Ajax at the top of league to four points after a 4-2 win against Twente.

Phillip Cocu's side fell behind in the eighth minute to Jari Oosterwijk's strike but hit back through two goals in two minutes from Hector Moreno.

They extended their lead before the break thanks to Luciano Narsingh's 37th minute goal but the two goal advantage was cut when  Chinedu Ede pulled one back with 21 minutes remaining.

However, Florian Jozefzoon wrapped up all three points for the hosts as they closed the gap in the race for the Eredivisie title.

In the early kick-off, AZ Alkmaar ran out 4-2 winners over Feyenoord.

Michiel Kramer gave Feyenoord an early lead but AZ were leading at the break thanks to goals from Markus Henriksen and Vincent Janssen.

After the break, Janseen completed his hat-trick with two goals in two minutes before Tonny Vilhena pulled a consolation goal back.

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In the other games on Sunday Utrecht beat PEC Zwolle 1-0, while ADO Den Haag beat Cambuur 2-1.

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