Mijnans Hat-Trick Fires PSV Past Sparta
Things didn't start well for PSV. Just 15 minutes in, Sparta striker Milan Zonneveld latched onto a clever chipped ball in behind the defence. Goalkeeper Matej Kovar rushed out to intercept but completely missed his clearance, leaving Zonneveld with an easy finish into an empty net.



PSV needed a response, and Sven Mijnans gave them one. The former AZ captain rose to meet Esmir Bajraktarevic's cross in the 23rd minute, heading it into the far corner for his first goal in a PSV shirt. Just before the break, Kodai Sano added his own name to the scoresheet, firing home from distance as his shot slipped under goalkeeper Michael Brouwer to put PSV in front.



The second half belonged entirely to Mijnans. He struck twice more, with his third goal a beautifully curled effort from the edge of the box, completing his hat-trick and sealing a comfortable 4-1 win that lifted PSV to the top of the table.

AZ Stumble, Feyenoord Run Riot in Zwolle
AZ Alkmaar had been the division's only unbeaten, ever-winning side heading into the weekend, but that record disappeared on Friday night.

Jordy Clasie put them ahead in the 32nd minute against Willem II, only for newly promoted Willem II to hit back through Devin Haen in the 81st minute. AZ had chances to seal the win, most notably when Calvin Stengs somehow put the ball over an open goal, and the missed opp.