NAC Breda failed to test Ajax's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg at any stage.

Defender Jan Vertonghen and Mounir El Hamdaoui gave the hosts a comfortable 2-0 half-time lead and impressive captain Luis Suarez added the third goal 11 minutes from time.

Ajax moved two points clear of rivals PSV Eindhoven, who travel to Willem II tomorrow.

Graziano Pelle's late goal earned AZ Alkmaar a deserved 1-0 victory against VVV-Venlo at De Koel.

The visitors missed several chances but snatched the three points at the death as Pelle seized on Erik Falkenburg's mis-hit shot and slotted home the only goal.

De Graafschap came from behind as second-half goals from Hugo Bargas and substitute Steve De Ridder earned them a 2-2 draw away to FC Utrecht.

Jan Wuytens and Jacob Mulenga scored inside the opening 12 minutes but the visitors hit back after the break to earn a draw.

Dmitri Bulykin netted a winner in the dying moments as ADO Den Haag triumphed 2-1 at home to nine-man Excelsior.

Tim Vincken had given the visitors the lead with a penalty just before half-time but Frantisek Kubik levelled with 25 minutes to go.

Miguel Nelom and Norichio Nieveld were both dismissed before Bulykin netted the late winner.

Denny Landzaat scored the only goal as FC Twente won 1-0 away to Feyenoord.