Overview

• AZ overturned a 4-3 first-leg deficit to rout Ilves Tampere 5-0 and advance to the third qualifying round of the Conference League.
• FC Utrecht built on a 3-1 away victory by beating Sheriff Tiraspol 4-1 at home to reach the Europa League third qualifying round.
• PSV edged FC Eindhoven 3-2 to claim the Lichtstad Cup in their final preparation before the Johan Cruijff Shield.
• The KNVB’s rejection of Vitesse’s final appeal leaves the club licence-less and facing a court case while the Keuken Kampioen Divisie will start with 19 teams.
• Go Ahead Eagles have embraced underdog status for Sunday’s Johan Cruijff Shield match against PSV, viewing it as a way to alleviate pressure.