Eredivisie Showdown: Feyenoord Triumphs Over Excelsior with 2-1 Win
Rotterdam derby turns intense as Feyenoord outplays Excelsior. Feyenoord secures 2-1 win over Excelsior in Eredivisie showdown. Catch up on key moments.
The win positions them favorably in the Eredivisie standings...
Excelsior made significant changes to their lineup following their 5-0 loss to NEC. Stijn van Gassel's groin injury led to Calvin Raatsie earning his first playing time of the season. In the midfield, Zach Booth was preferred over Noah Naujoks, while Nolan Martens took the spot in defense over Ilias Bronkhorst.
Excelsior's Lineup Changes:
Calvin Raatsie: Earned first minutes of the season due to Stijn van Gassel's groin injury
Zach Booth: Started in midfield over Noah Naujoks
Nolan Martens: Preferred in defense over Ilias Bronkhorst
These changes reflect Excelsior's efforts to regroup and strategize after a tough match against NEC.
Feyenoord's match against Excelsior got off to a rocky start, with Quinten Timber struggling to hold his ground in his own half. The visitor's woes continued as Adam Carlen seized the opportunity to launch a swift counterattack. Derensili Sanches Fernandes capitalized on a mistake by Feyenoord's goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther, slotting the ball home and giving Excelsior a surprise 1-0 lead after just nine minutes.
Feyenoord had a rough start, trailing behind Excelsior in the first 15 minutes. However, they managed to turn the game around. Quinten Timber's shot was initially saved by Calvin Raatsie, but Ayase Ueda capitalized on the rebound, scoring a header in the 22nd minute to level the score at 1-1.
Key Moments:
- Derensili Sanches Fernandes' Early Goal: Excelsior took the lead in the 9th minute with a right-footed shot into the top right corner, assisted by Adam Carlén.
- Ayase Ueda's Equalizer: Feyenoord leveled the score with a header from close range in the 22nd minute.
- Sem Steijn's Winning Goal: Feyenoord took the lead with a crafty half volley in the 34th minute, securing a 2-1 win over Excelsior.
Derby win ✅#excfey pic.twitter.com/aPczuMaqay
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) August 16, 2025
Feyenoord dominated the match after the restart, maintaining their lead until the final whistle. The win positions them favorably in the Eredivisie standings.
Excelsior put up a lackluster performance, struggling to mount a significant challenge against Feyenoord. They managed to threaten Feyenoord's goal only once, with Tsuyoshi Watanabe's deflection narrowly missing Timon Wellenreuther's far post.
Feyenoord secured a win, but their performance was far from convincing. Despite the victory, they'll look to improve their gameplay in their upcoming matches.
Upcoming Matches:
Feyenoord's Next Match: Feyenoord will face Sparta Rotterdam away in two weeks, aiming to continue their winning streak.
Excelsior's Next Match: Excelsior will travel to FC Utrecht, who are currently fourth in the Eredivisie standings with 3 points from one match. This matchup could prove challenging for Excelsior, who are yet to earn their first points this season.
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