Dutch Eredivisie Roundup, Apr. 13

FC Twente suffered a setback in their quest for a first Eredivisie title since 1926 as they lost 1-0 to reigning champions AZ Alkmaar.

An own goal by Peter Wisgerhof in the eighth minute proved the difference between the sides and extended AZ's unbeaten run to 12 games.

The result means Ajax could close to within one point of Twente if they beat Willem II on Wednesday night.

AZ moved up into an automatic Europa League qualification slot, although Feyenoord can go back above them if they beat Rotterdam rivals Sparta.

RKC Waalwijk's relegation was confirmed after a 4-1 defeat at Heracles Almelo.

Antoine van der Linden put the hosts ahead after 15 minutes and Everton doubled their advantage three minutes after the interval.

Fouad Idabdelhay gave RKC a glimmer of hope by halving the deficit just before the hour but that was soon snuffed out when Bas Dost restored Heracles' two-goal cushion six minutes later and then Everton completed the rout with his second goal of the evening 13 minutes from time.

Ruud Brood's side headed to Almelo bottom of the standings and eight points behind 17th-placed Willem II, needing to win all three of their remaining games to have any chance of catching the Tilburg team and securing a relegation play-off place.

NAC Breda remain just outside the Europa League play-off places after a 1-1 draw against Vitesse in Arnhem.

Edwin de Graaf rescued a point for NAC with a minute to go after Santi Kolk had put the hosts ahead on the half-hour.