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Sterling has shone again after 9 months. |
On the evening of March 15th, at their home stadium De Kuip, Feyenoord came from behind to win 2-1 in the Rotterdam derby against Excelsior. Feyenoord entered the match under immense pressure from their fans.
Before kick-off, Feyenoord fans displayed banners calling for Van Persie and the club's management to resign, reflecting their dissatisfaction with the team's recent performance.
The first half was a nightmare for the home team as Excelsior unexpectedly took the lead in the 28th minute thanks to a stunning goal from left-back Arthur Zagre. After conceding the goal, Feyenoord began to wake up.
In the 58th minute, Ueda equalized 1-1. Just a minute later, Sterling delivered a superb pass, allowing Ueda to calmly finish and put Ueda ahead 2-1. This was Sterling's first assist for his new team, proving that manager Van Persie's decision to sign him was the right one.
Previously, a section of Feyenoord fans expressed doubts about Sterling. The general reaction from the majority of Feyenoord supporters suggests they are still not convinced by the deal.
Nevertheless, Sterling eventually knew how to use his experience and speed to make a difference. Despite the victory, the team's performance under manager Robin van Persie still left many things to worry about.
Without the brilliant performances of strikers Ayase Ueda and Sterling, the Dutch club would have struggled to win. Sterling joined Feyenoord at the beginning of 2026 after leaving Chelsea, ending a nine-month absence from top-level competition.
Source: https://znews.vn/sterling-chung-minh-van-persie-da-dung-post1635274.html
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