Camara saves Jong Ajax, Veerman and Van den Hurk hit hat‑tricks

Abdoulaye Camara’s long‑range free‑kick rescued Jong Ajax from defeat, while Henk Veerman’s hat‑trick propelled FC Volendam up the table and Van den Hurk’s three‑goal haul secured a 2‑3 win for Roda JC, underscoring a busy weekend in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie again.

Emmen climb and Heracles hold top spot

FC Emmen have secured impressive results in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. They travelled to Arnhem and beat Vitesse, which lifted them to second place. Their rise was aided by Almere City’s 2‑3 defeat to Roda JC.

Heracles Almelo remain top of the table despite failing to win against NAC Breda. The match in Breda ended 1‑1, with Charles Andreas Brym opening the scoring – his sixth consecutive league appearance to find the net. Jean‑Paul N’Djoli was sent off in the sixteenth minute and Tristan van Gilst added a second‑half goal from eleven metres.

Hat‑tricks light up the division

Almere City fell behind early against Roda JC Kerkrade, Hamza el Dahri scoring in the sixteenth minute. Roda equalised through Jamie Jacobs and then surged ahead as Anthony van den Hurk completed a hat‑trick, making it 2‑3.

Henk Veerman delivered a hat‑trick for FC Volendam, taking the visitors to a 3‑1 lead before half‑time and propelling the club to seventh place in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.

Jong Ajax were rescued by Abdoulaye Camara, who struck a long‑range free‑kick that forced a 3‑3 draw with TOP Oss. Earlier, Salazar had given Ajax the lead from a Pharrell Nash cross, and Emre Ünüvar doubled the advantage. A mistake by goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens allowed TOP Oss to level, while Maxim Mariani restored parity before a corner from Visser gave Ajax the final lead before they were pegged back.

Other notable results across the league

Vitesse hosted FC Emmen in Arnhem and both sides created chances in the first half. Jack Cooper Love supplied a cross that led to a goal for Emmen, and Sam Karssies proved difficult to beat. Michael Breij sealed the win in the closing stages, converting from the penalty spot to make it 0‑2.

FC Den Bosch drew 2‑2 with MVV Maastricht after a lively first half. Sebastian Karlsson Grach opened the scoring for Den Bosch following Kevin Monzialo’s build‑up, while Robert Klaassen equalised for MVV from a corner. Ilias Boumassaoudi restored the lead for Den Bosch after a pass from Devon de Corte, and Finn Dicke headed MVV level late on. Goalkeeper Pepijn van de Merbel was dismissed after a foul on Thijme Verheijen, whose subsequent goal was ruled out for off‑side.

Samuel Dumbili gave FC Eindhoven an early lead against Jong PSV with a goal from a Kluit cross. Rayan Buifrahi equalised for Eindhoven before half‑time, striking from a tight angle. Jong PSV regained the advantage when Austyn Jones converted a penalty after Junior Poortvliet fouled Mulders.

Jong AZ suffered a 5‑4 defeat to Helmond Sport in a thrilling encounter, despite rallying three times from behind.