Bitter disappointment for coach Van Persie

Coach Van Persie suffered an unbelievable comeback defeat with Feyenoord.

In the early hours of May 12th, in the 32nd round of the Dutch National Championship, Feyenoord hosted PSV in a crucial match for both the title race and qualification for next season's Champions League.

Before this round, PSV (second place) were 4 points behind Ajax (leaders), with only 3 rounds remaining. If Feyenoord (third place, 5 points behind PSV) win and Ajax beat NEC at home on the same day, the Amsterdam team will win their 37th Dutch league title. At the same time, Feyenoord could also revive their hopes of securing a direct spot in next season's Champions League qualifying rounds.

The match in Rotterdam started off quickly, with Feyenoord taking the lead in the fifth minute. Igor Paixao received a pass from goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther and skillfully chipped the ball over Walter Benitez to open the scoring. Just five minutes later, young defender Givairo Read doubled Feyenoord's lead after a quick combination on the right wing.

PSV struggled against Feyenoord's strength in the early stages. The visitors faced difficulties and went into halftime trailing by two goals. However, at the start of the second half, Ivan Perisic capitalized on a mistake by the Feyenoord defense to reduce the deficit to 1-2.

Feyenoord created virtually no significant chances in the second half. PSV capitalized on their opportunity and equalized in the 73rd minute, when Noa Lang fired a decisive shot into the near corner, bringing the game back to square one.

In the 90th minute, Feyenoord were reduced to 10 men when Givairo Read received a red card. The home team faced a major challenge in injury time.

PSV created a miracle in the 90+10th minute of injury time, when Noa Lang finished off a cross from Mauro Junior to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory.

Van Persie clearly showed his disappointment after the unbelievable comeback defeat with Feyenoord.

The victory in Rotterdam secured PSV a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifying stages next season, while also preventing Ajax from winning the Eredivisie.

In the other match played at the same time, Ajax unexpectedly lost 0-3 to NEC at home. PSV are now only one point behind Ajax, with two rounds remaining in the season.

For Feyenoord, losing in the 90+10th minute of injury time was truly bitter, especially considering they were leading 2-0 at halftime. This defeat shattered the club's hopes of securing direct qualification to the Champions League qualifying rounds next season, as they are now 8 points behind PSV (second-placed).

This match showcased PSV's prowess under the leadership of Peter Bosz, as the coach made numerous tactical adjustments. Conversely, Van Persie clearly revealed his naivety in terms of strategy and personnel changes.

Feyenoord are currently only one point ahead of fourth-placed Utrecht. The battle for a Champions League play-off spot in the Dutch league remains very exciting. Van Persie will have to put in a lot of effort in the final two rounds.