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Coach Van Persie had an unbelievable comeback defeat with Feyenoord. |
Early morning of May 12, in round 32 of the Dutch National Championship, Feyenoord welcomed PSV in a match that is important for the championship race and for a ticket to next season's Champions League.
Before this round, PSV (ranked second) was 4 points behind Ajax (leading), in the context of only 3 rounds of the tournament. If Feyenoord (ranked third, 5 points behind PSV) won and Ajax beat NEC at home on the same day, the Amsterdam team would be crowned Dutch champions for the 37th time. At the same time, Feyenoord could also revive their hope of a direct ticket to the Champions League qualifying round next season.
The match in Rotterdam got off to a lively start, with Feyenoord taking the lead in the fifth minute. Igor Paixao, on the receiving end of a pass from goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther, deftly chipped the ball past Walter Benitez to open the scoring. Just five minutes later, young defender Givairo Read doubled Feyenoord's lead after a quick combination down the right flank.
PSV were confused by Feyenoord's strength in the early stages. The visitors struggled and went into the break with a two-goal lead. However, early in the second half, Ivan Perisic took advantage of a mistake by Feyenoord's defense to reduce the score to 1-2.
Feyenoord barely created any more significant chances in the second half. PSV took advantage and equalized in the 73rd minute, when Noa Lang decisively shot into the near corner, bringing the match back to the starting line.
By the 90th minute, Feyenoord were down to 10 men when Givairo Read received a red card. The home team faced a big challenge in stoppage time.
PSV created a miracle in the 90+10 minute of injury time, when Noa Lang finished after a cross from Mauro Junior to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory.
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Van Persie showed his disappointment after the unbelievable defeat with Feyenoord. |
Victory in Rotterdam guarantees PSV a place in next season's UEFA Champions League qualifying stages, while also preventing Ajax from winning the Eredivisie.'
In the same match, Ajax surprisingly lost 0-3 to NEC at home. PSV is now only one point behind Ajax and there are two more rounds left in the tournament.
For Feyenoord, losing in the 90+10 minute of injury time was really bitter, especially considering that they were leading 2-0 in the first half. This defeat ruined the club's dream of qualifying for the Champions League next season, when they were 8 points behind PSV (the second-placed team).
This match showed the mettle of PSV under the leadership of Peter Bosz, when the coach made many changes to the situation. On the contrary, Van Persie clearly showed his naivety in tactics and personnel adjustments.
Feyenoord are now only one point ahead of fourth-placed Utrecht. The race for a Champions League play-off spot in the Dutch league remains exciting. Van Persie will have to work hard in the final two rounds.
Source: https://znews.vn/cay-dang-cho-hlv-van-persie-post1552623.html
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