Feyenoord Holds On for 1-0 Win Over 10-Man Heerenveen

Feyenoord edges Heerenveen 1-0 despite 10-men affair

Feyenoord secures 1-0 win over Heerenveen despite both teams finishing with 10 men, Anis Hadj Moussa scores the winning goal.

Feyenoord's goalkeeper situation remains uncertain after Timon Wellenreuther collided with centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic...

Feyenoord maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win over SC Heerenveen, despite both teams being reduced to ten men. The match showcased the determination and resilience of Feyenoord's squad.

Robin van Persie gave right-back Givairo Read his second start of the season after the player fully recovered from his injury. Meanwhile, Gijs Smal started at left-back ahead of Jordan Bos, who had just returned from extensive travel between Australia and Rotterdam.

Feyenoord quickly took control of the game, with a chance to go up within ten minutes. However, Ayase Ueda's effort was ruled out for offside. The home side continued to press, with Anis Hadj Moussa testing Heerenveen's goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer.

The Algerian crowd favorite finally broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute. He received a clever backheel pass from Read and calmly slotted the ball into the corner, beating Klaverboer. The goal gave Feyenoord the momentum they needed heading into halftime.

Just before halftime, Feyenoord thought they had doubled their lead. Anis Hadj Moussa delivered a perfect cross for Leo Sauer to tap in at the back post. However, VAR intervened, and the goal was ruled out for offside, much to the frustration of the Feyenoord players and fans.

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— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) September 13, 2025

The second half began quietly, but Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa soon made an impact – albeit for the wrong reason. Ten minutes into the half, he committed a reckless foul on Vasilios Zagaritis, and after a VAR check, referee Robin Hensgens showed him a straight red card.

With Feyenoord reduced to ten men, Heerenveen sensed an opportunity to take control. However, their hopes were dashed when Hristiyan Petrov was also given a red card for an alleged foul on Ayase Ueda. The call was contentious, but it left both teams playing with ten men.

Heerenveen had a promising opportunity to equalize when Bart Nieuwkoop's mishandled header fell to striker Dylan Vente in the box. However, the Surinamese international couldn't capitalize on Nieuwkoop's mistake, and the chance went begging.

The match was briefly interrupted in the 78th minute due to a rare wardrobe malfunction. Referee Hensgens had to temporarily stop the game to change his shorts, adding a touch of unexpected drama to the proceedings.

Feyenoord's goalkeeper situation remains uncertain after Timon Wellenreuther collided with centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic. Fortunately, Wellenreuther was able to continue playing despite sustaining a sore torso. This incident adds to the ongoing debate about Feyenoord's goalkeeping position, with Wellenreuther and Justin Bijlow being considered for the role.

Heerenveen's search for their first win continues after a 1-0 loss to Feyenoord. Despite coming agonizingly close to equalizing, the Frisians were unable to capitalize on their chances. Dylan Vente's shot, which went slightly wide of Wellenreuther's post, was a particularly crushing moment for Heerenveen.

Feyenoord secured their fourth consecutive Eredivisie win, thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory over Heerenveen. Anis Hadj Moussa scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute, giving Feyenoord the momentum they needed to take all three points.