Final day shock sees Ajax slip up against huge underdogs to cost them Dutch title

Ajax would have been sure of a 34th Dutch championship with victory over a team in 17th place.

Final day shock sees Ajax slip up against huge underdogs to cost them Dutch title

PSV Eindhoven retained the Eredivisie title after a dramatic final day saw them win 3-1 away to PEC Zwolle as rivals Ajax were held to a surprise 1-1 draw at relegation battlers De Graafschap.

Ajax went into Sunday's matches top of the table with a superior goal difference and would have been sure of a 34th Dutch championship with victory in Doetinchem over a team in 17th place.

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