Karim Rekik's late winner helps PSV Eindhoven get past Heracles

Karim Rekik celebrates with his teammates after his winner against Heracles

The Hague, Nov 10 (IANS) A goal by Karim Rekik in injury-time earned PSV a 2-1 win against Heracles Almelo, helping them open a four-point lead in the Dutch Eredivisie. After a mistake by PSV goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, Heracles Almelo took the lead in the 29th minute Sunday night, but just before half-time, PSV equalised through Luuk de Jong. The striker finished a pass by Memphis Depay, reports Xinhua.

Two minutes into injury-time defender Rekik went up front to score the winner from close range.

Earlier Sunday, Ajax came from behind to win 4-2 at SC Cambuur. FC Twente had an easy afternoon at bottom side FC Dordrecht (4-0 win), while Vitesse and Feyenoord drew 0-0 in Arnhem.

PSV lead the Dutch standings with 30 points from 12 matches, followed by Ajax (26), FC Twente (21), Feyenoord (21) and PEC Zwolle (20).