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After Willem II drew 1–1 with PEC Zwolle, PEC attacker Sydney van Hooijdonk did not receive a penalty after going down in the penalty area. He reportedly avoided describing the incident as scandalous, apparently because he feared a suspension, although he considered it outrageous.
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NAC Breda's shareholder foundation board concluded, following an internal investigation and external review, that Pierre van Hooijdonk had no conflict of interest in the decision to let his son Sydney leave the club on a free transfer. It said the decision had been taken in accordance with the club's governance procedures. Sydney van Hooijdonk joined Portuguese club Estrela Amadora. Pierre van Hooijdonk stepped down as NAC's technical adviser amid the controversy over his alleged involvement in his son's departure, which also prompted criticism from supporters.
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FC Twente beat Excelsior 9-0 away in the Eredivisie, its largest league victory in club history. Excelsior played almost the entire match with ten men after Nesto Groen was sent off in the sixth minute. Wout Weghorst scored four times and Sondre Ørjasæter provided five assists. Daan Rots scored twice, while Thomas van den Belt, Jordy Bawuah and Ramiz Zerrouki also scored. The result left FC Twente fourth on 23 points after 11 matches, level on points with third-placed PSV.