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FC Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen says Suriname considered stopping their match in Guatemala after alleged racist abuse, before a post-match dispute led to pushing between the teams.
The former Netherlands international and experienced club coach will take charge of a regional representative team in his native Schouwen-Duiveland.
Felicia de Zeeuw’s stoppage-time free-kick secured a 2-2 draw against Jong PSV Women, while NAC’s Under-21 side suffered a heavy home defeat.
Ruben den Uil’s side have collected nine points from four matches after carrying last season’s strong finish into the new campaign.
Four Excelsior players earned places in VI’s weekly selection, while Mohamed Ihattaren and Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman also delivered standout performances.
The Excelsior coach believes familiarity with his playing style and a strong collective mentality are helping the Eredivisie surprise package flourish.
The 22-year-old has delivered two goals and three assists in four Eredivisie matches, earning praise from former FC Twente technical director Arnold Bruggink.
David Garden, Rick Meissen and Irakli Yegoian scored as Excelsior continued their strong Eredivisie start and left Willem II near the bottom.
The winger created the early opener before completing a 3-0 Eredivisie victory, leaving the promoted hosts without a win this season.
ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur and Willem II have all lost their opening two matches, combining for the worst goal difference recorded by a promoted group at this stage.
The Eredivisie’s leading clubs have all dropped points early in the season, while AZ and FC Groningen remain perfect after two matches.
The champions earned a narrow victory in the second round, while AZ and NEC each scored four goals away from home.
The summer signing praised his new team-mates’ welcome after appearing in PSV’s 2-1 victory, although Guus Til’s name briefly caused some confusion.
Mario Been and Hugo Borst questioned the defender’s performance in Rotterdam, but Marciano Vink argued that the assessment was too harsh.
The PSV coach criticised a low-energy opening half but saw his side take control after introducing Kodai Sano and Amir Bouhamdi.
The PSV coach highlighted Joey Veerman’s influence and welcomed Sergiño Dest’s return after a narrow Eredivisie victory.
The PSV midfielder says Borussia Dortmund would be an excellent fit, but his contractual clause is due to expire in the coming days.
Ruben van Bommel scored his first goal in nearly a year as Peter Bosz’s side responded to their disappointing Eredivisie opener.
Peter Bosz’s champions head to Rotterdam after a difficult start that has included a heavy defeat to AZ and dropped points against Fortuna Sittard.
Ricardo Pepi found the net as the Dutch champions responded to their poor Eredivisie start, while Til played down the prospect of his own departure.
A victory over Excelsior would give the PSV coach 103 wins from his first 150 official matches in charge.
The NEC loanee recorded 17 touches inside Telstar’s box but finished without a goal or assist as his side suffered their first loss of the season.
Marc ter Stegen, Daley Blind and Marcos Leonardo are among the arrivals in Amsterdam, while AZ have brought Calvin Stengs back from Feyenoord.
Dick Schreuder says he has heard NEC may not have to play their Eredivisie match between the two legs against Bodø/Glimt.
The 32-year-old Iran winger has returned to the Eredivisie after leaving Belgian side Dender as a free agent.
Ajax, Feyenoord, Groningen and Heerenveen all opened with Sunday victories, while PSV were held at home by Fortuna Sittard.
The commemorative trophy marks 70 years of professional football and revives a design last presented to Feyenoord.
RTV Rijnmond, RTV Noord and L1 are moving resources away from regular live match commentary and towards digital coverage.