Thijmen Blokzijl's dramatic equaliser in stoppage time for Groningen against Ajax caused a significant shift in the Eredivisie title race, leaving Ajax in second place, one point behind PSV who comfortably defeated Heracles 4-1. Blokzijl's late goal denied Ajax a crucial victory, reflecting the tension in the title race as PSV now knows they can secure the championship with a win in their next match. The game highlighted both teamsâ attacking prowess, notably PSV's record of scoring over 100 goals in consecutive seasons, a feat not achieved since the 1980s.
Blokzijl levelled in the deep depths of stoppage time at Euroborg, thwarting Ajax, who seemed set for victory after Steven Berghuis's right-wing cross teed up Wout Weghorst with 22 minutes remaining, putting them 2-1 up.
The last-gasp draw saw Ajax drop to second with a game to play, and a point behind PSV, who smashed Heracles 4-1 at the same time after Malik Tillman and Ismael Saibari stole the show.
PSV now know a win away at Sparta Rotterdam next Sunday will secure top-flight glory, regardless of Ajax's result at home to Twente.
Milestone Berghuis efforts cannot stop free-flowing PSV, who became the first team since Ajax in 1981-1984 (three seasons) to score 100+ goals in consecutive Eredivisie seasons.
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