Eindhoven beat Heerenveen

ByReuters

Updated 07/08/2010 at 21:28 GMT

Sweden striker Ola Toivonen struck twice to inspire PSV Eindhoven to a 3-1 win at Heerenveen in the opening weekend of the Dutch league.

PSV Eindhoven's Orlando Engelaar (2nd L) celebrates with team mates after scoring during their Europa League soccer match against AC Sparta Prague at the Phillips stadium in Eindhoven

Image credit: Reuters

Toivonen opened the scoring seven minutes into the second half when he headed home a fine cross from Stanislav Manolev but Milan Kopic replied for the hosts with a close range header.

Toivonen's second, a superb 25-metre drive eight minutes before time, restored the lead and in stoppage time Orlando Engelaar settled the match.

On Friday, champions Twente Enschede were held to a goalless draw by Roda JC Kerkrade.

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In the other action on Saturday, Heracles Almelo and newcomers Graafschap Doetinchem registered comfortable 3-0 home wins over Willem II Tilburg and Excelsior Rotterdam respectively, while NEC Nijmegen beat VVV Venlo 1-0.

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