PSV snatch Dutch title on goal difference

AMSTERDAM, Apr 29 (Reuters) PSV Eindhoven thrashed Vitesse Arnhem 5-1 today to snatch the Dutch league title on goal difference.

In a thrilling finale, PSV finished on 75 points with a goal difference of plus 50.

Ajax Amsterdam, 2-0 winners at Willem II Tilburg, also ended on 75 points but with a goal difference of plus 49 and just missed out on their 30th title.

AZ Alkmaar, who led the table with one match remaining and just needed a win, finished with 10 men in a 3-2 defeat at Excelsior Rotterdam.

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