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EINDHOVEN, Netherlands -- Roda Kerkrade joined Alkmaar and Groningen at the head of the Dutch league when they beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 with goals from Davy de Fauw and Andres Oper.

PSV Eindhoven beat Feyenoord 2-1, Jefferson Farfan and Alex scoring their goals while Jonathan de Guzman netted for Feyenoord.

"This is a sour defeat," complained Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman. "Our tactical organization was good but PSV took profit of two moments of disorganization."

Peruvian Farfan opened the scoring for Eindhoven after seven minutes when his 30-meter free kick bounced in the area and surprised Feyenoord goalkeeper Henk Timmer.

Three minutes before the break right back Jan Kromkamp broke through on the right flank to set up central defender Alex for a second goal.

De Guzman pulled one back from close range on the stroke of half-time.

De Fauw opened the scoring for Roda when he netted from a Ramzi free kick after nine minutes.

Twenty minutes into the second half Ramzi surprised the Ajax defense with a quick free kick to set up Oper for the second goal.

AZ Alkmaar remained top of the league with 10 points after a 2-2 home draw with Twente Enschede.

Blaise N'Kufo opened the scoring for Twente from the penalty spot after 13 minutes then Julian Jenner set up Shota Arveladze 12 minutes into the second half for the equalizer.

Nine minutes before time Sharbel Touma restored the lead for Twente before Moussa Dembele salvaged a point two minutes before time.

Stefano Seedorf scored from close range in the final minutes at Sparta Rotterdam to give Groningen a 1-0 victory and extend their good start of the season.

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