Feyenoord started the Eredivisie season on Saturday with a simple home win at NAC Breda. Purchase Sem Steijn makes his first official goal for the Rotterdammers thanks to a great free kick: 2-0.
Steijn already made the difference in third minute. Ayase Ueda doubled the affordable margin in the second half. Feyenoord had opportunities to expand the score, but more goals were not forthcoming. NAC could not do much in De Kuip and did not come to any attempt between the posts.
Feyenoord started against NAC without Jordan Bos, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-Beom and Leo Sauer. The foursome, which was awarded some rest by trainer Robin van Persie, was still in the base on Wednesday during the won match against Fenerbahçe (2-1) in the third preliminary round of the Champions League.
Tuesday will follow the return against the Turks in Istanbul. If Feyenoord succeeds in controlling Fenerbahçe, the club will play in the play-offs against Benfica or OGC Nice. If Feyenoord also wins this diptych, the Rotterdammers qualify for the main phase of the Champions League.
Feyenoord has little to fear from NAC
Feyenoord got off the starting blocks. The new captain Steijn quickly gave the home team the lead in a nice way. Last season’s Eredivisie top scorer curled a free kick over the wall in the corner of the goal: 1-0.
At the end of the first half, Feyenoord had great opportunities on the 2-0, but Luciano Valente shot up close and an attempt by Steijn was turned by goalkeeper Daniel Bielica. NAC got no further than a dangerous long shot by Sydney van Hooijdonk before half time.
Ueda quickly made the redeeming goal for Feyenoord in the second half. The striker poked the ball into Steijn already falling in after a cracked shot. The Japanese was also close to his second goal shortly thereafter, but shot next.
In the final phase it remained relatively quiet in the Kuip, so that Feyenoord can work so much to work towards the return against Fenerbahçe. The match in Istanbul starts on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Feyenoord started the Eredivisie Season on Saturday with a Simple Home Victory about NAC Breda. New Signing Sem Steijn scored his first official goal for the Rotterdam team with a superb free kick: 2-0.
Steijn Made the Difference in the Third Minute. Ayase Ueda Doubled the Lead in the Second Half. Feyenoord had scored chans to extend the score, but no more goals. NAC struggled to creates in the Kuip and Did not manage a single shot on target.
Feyenoord started Against NAC Without Jordan Bos, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-Beom and Leo Sauer. The Four, Who Were Given Some Rest by Coach Robin van Persie, Were Still in the Starting Line-Up on Wednesday Duration the Won First Leg Against Fenerbahçe (2-1) in the Third Prelimary Round of the Champions League.
The Return Match Against the Turkish Will Follow in Istanbul on Tuesday. If Feyenoord Manage to Beat Fenerbahçe, The Club Will Play Against Benfica or OGC Nice in the Play-Offs. If feyenoord also wines this double confrontation, the Rotterdam team Will Queify for the Main Phase of the Champions League.
Feyenoord has Little to Fear from NAC
Feyenoord Got Off to a Strong Start. The New Captain Steijn Quickly Gave the Home Team The Lead in A Fine Way. The Eredivisie Top Scorer from Last Season Curled a Free Kick Over The Wall Into The Corner of the Goal: 1-0.
At the end of the first half, Feyenoord had great chans to make it 2-0, but luciano valente shot wide from close range and an attempt by Steijn was saved by goalkeeper Daniel Bielica. NAC Did not get further than a dangerous long shot from Sydney van Hooijdonk Before half-time.
Ueda Quickly Scored the Relieving Goal for Feyenoord in the Second Half. The Striker poked the ball in as he fell after a blocked shot from Steijn. The Japanese player was also close to his second goal shortly afterwards, but shot wide.
In the Final Phase It Remained Relatively Quiet in De Kuip, Allowing Feyenoord to Work Towards The Return Match Against Fenerbahçe Without Any Worries. The match in Istanbul Starts on Tuesday at 7 pm