Eredivisie: Feyenoord Edges FC Utrecht 3-2 in Thrilling Match
Feyenoord beats FC Utrecht, extending their winning streak to seven games. Ayase Ueda's brace helps Feyenoord overcome FC Utrecht 3-2 in a dramatic Eredivisie encounter.
Manager Robin van Persie made two key changes to the lineup that lost 2-0 to Aston Villa...
Feyenoord secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, denying the visitors a point in Rotterdam. Ayase Ueda stole the show with a brace, proving instrumental in Feyenoord's win.
Just days after a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Aston Villa, Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie changed two names in his starting lineup with Eredivisie Player of the Month Jordan Bos and Oussama Targhalline replacing Gijs Smal and Hwang-In Beom against FC Utrecht.
Meanwhile, FC Utrecht lost their second-straight Europa League game away at Norwegian outfit SK Brann and were hoping to rebound in the Eredivisie, where they'd failed to win their last three games.
FC Utrecht dominated possession in the second half, repeatedly threatening Feyenoord's goal. Adrian Blake forced Timon Wellenreuther to make a spectacular save, while Sebastien Haller had a chance to score after Alonzo Engwanda's interception, but he couldn't control the ball sufficiently.
The visitors eventually found the equalizer when Derry John Murkin led a long rush from his own half, getting the ball back on the edge of the box and beating Wellenreuther with a powerful shot into the short corner. Feyenoord responded by bringing on Cyle Larin, who played a key role in Ayase Ueda's brace. Ueda sealed the win with a nifty finish over Vasilios Barkas in the 87th minute, following a fine team move involving Larin and Luciano Valente.
Late drama, big three points 🥵#feyutr pic.twitter.com/1sytdRxy9p
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) October 5, 2025
Match Recap and Upcoming Fixtures
Feyenoord's lead remained intact despite FC Utrecht's relentless attacks, securing a 3-2 win and their seventh victory in eight Eredivisie matches. The league leaders will now face bottom-of-the-table Heracles Almelo after the international break, looking to maintain their winning streak.
FC Utrecht's disappointing run continued with their fifth loss in six games, highlighting their struggles this season. They'll aim to bounce back on October 18th when they host promoted FC Volendam at home, seeking to turn their luck around and climb the league table.
Match Highlights
Feyenoord's Starting Lineup Changes: Manager Robin van Persie made two key changes to the lineup that loss 2-0 to Aston Villa in Europa League, with Jordan Bos and Oussama Targhalline replacing Gijs Smal and Hwang-In Beom.
FC Utrecht's Europa League Struggles: Utrecht had lost their last two Europa League games, including a recent match against SK Brann, and were looking to bounce back in the Eredivisie after a three-game winless streak.
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