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With the start of a new season looming in the horizon there is the usual loud buzzing sound that permeates the air around DeKuip. Pundits and enthusiasts alike ponder questions on the hopes and concerns that the upcoming season will bring. Undoubtedly, the off-season and the last quarter of season 2 have brought some changes to the club. With the departures of J_Cillessen at goal and defender G_Trauner, the impossible task of replacing them was left in the hands of the newly arrived manager Travis Buck. The gaffer quickly responded by purchasing keeper A_Muric along with another acquisition at break, for defender J_Bagan. The question that arises after the dreadful preseason tournament is do the tub boys have what it takes to compete against the stronger sides in league 2?
Probably too early to second guess what Feyenoords season will be like, but from the looks of it, should be a competitive one. The tub boys will be up against some tough competition in their first two encounters of season 3, with the likes of Fiorentina, a slightly better club, statistically and Union_Berlin a relatively similar club. With morale on a high the tub boys are cautiously confident.
With the wheelings and dealings of the off-season coming to a close, its business as usual at De Kuip with gatekeepers and concession stands readying up to welcome back the crowds.
Busy first week ahead for Feyenoord as the tub boys will be playing three matches in a span of five days, the domestic cup and two league. Player form will no doubt be on the managers mind come Monday.
It looks like Schalke will be Feyenoords first round foe in the domestic cup, the matchup will take place a few days after the first match of the season. Schalke did fare better in the preseason tournament earning a total of four points in the preliminary round to the tub boys zero. Manager Buck was in full praise of Schalke mentioning in an earlier phone conversation that he found their performance admirable. with both sides displaying many similar qualities, fans on either side of the fence are gearing up for what should be a cracker of a match come this Wednesday.
Feyenoord fans were treated to an sensational first match of the season with the tub boys scoring 3 unanswered goals, the first came in the 49th minute of injury time, when P_Goncalves converted a pass from Melindo. F_Bjorkan added to the lead in the 59th with a rocket of a kick that saw the back of the net. The third and final goal came in the 68th minute from O_Idrissi who’s impressive ball handling skills gave him a clear shot at net beating W_Benitez. The 3-0 scoreline did not do the match justice as both sides battled tooth and nail, sharing ball possession as well as shots on target.
Zealots and non zealots alike that made their pilgrimage to De Kuip this ELF cup evening to watch the first round match between Feyenoord and Schalke were privy to a spectacle. Some pundits are calling it, a match for the history books. With the only two goals of regular time coming in the first half; the first, a somewhat controversial, VAR approved goal by E_Gutierrez in the seventh and the equalizer 31 minutes later by T_Baumgartl who converted his rebound off the crossbar. The winning goal arrived in the 106th minute of extra time. The tub boys’ O_Idrissi who replaced M_Berry in the 65th minute would be the day's hero with a blistering shot beating keeper M_Muller by inches.
Manager Buck has been quoted on more than one occasion that he would turn Feyenoord into a smooth running well oiled machine. However, on this occasion at the Stadion Alten Forsterei against the Die Eisernen his prophesying might have fallen on deaf ears. His well oiled engine started sputtering. Two unanswered goals in the first half by Berlin was all that was needed as their defense would do the rest, stifling any possible attempt at comeback from the tub boys. “no time to think, we regroup and play Monday” the few but stern words spoken by Manager Buck as he was leaving the Stadion.
Probably too early to second guess what Feyenoords season will be like, but from the looks of it, should be a competitive one. The tub boys will be up against some tough competition in their first two encounters of season 3, with the likes of Fiorentina, a slightly better club, statistically and Union_Berlin a relatively similar club. With morale on a high the tub boys are cautiously confident.
With the wheelings and dealings of the off-season coming to a close, its business as usual at De Kuip with gatekeepers and concession stands readying up to welcome back the crowds.
Busy first week ahead for Feyenoord as the tub boys will be playing three matches in a span of five days, the domestic cup and two league. Player form will no doubt be on the managers mind come Monday.
It looks like Schalke will be Feyenoords first round foe in the domestic cup, the matchup will take place a few days after the first match of the season. Schalke did fare better in the preseason tournament earning a total of four points in the preliminary round to the tub boys zero. Manager Buck was in full praise of Schalke mentioning in an earlier phone conversation that he found their performance admirable. with both sides displaying many similar qualities, fans on either side of the fence are gearing up for what should be a cracker of a match come this Wednesday.
Feyenoord fans were treated to an sensational first match of the season with the tub boys scoring 3 unanswered goals, the first came in the 49th minute of injury time, when P_Goncalves converted a pass from Melindo. F_Bjorkan added to the lead in the 59th with a rocket of a kick that saw the back of the net. The third and final goal came in the 68th minute from O_Idrissi who’s impressive ball handling skills gave him a clear shot at net beating W_Benitez. The 3-0 scoreline did not do the match justice as both sides battled tooth and nail, sharing ball possession as well as shots on target.
Zealots and non zealots alike that made their pilgrimage to De Kuip this ELF cup evening to watch the first round match between Feyenoord and Schalke were privy to a spectacle. Some pundits are calling it, a match for the history books. With the only two goals of regular time coming in the first half; the first, a somewhat controversial, VAR approved goal by E_Gutierrez in the seventh and the equalizer 31 minutes later by T_Baumgartl who converted his rebound off the crossbar. The winning goal arrived in the 106th minute of extra time. The tub boys’ O_Idrissi who replaced M_Berry in the 65th minute would be the day's hero with a blistering shot beating keeper M_Muller by inches.
Manager Buck has been quoted on more than one occasion that he would turn Feyenoord into a smooth running well oiled machine. However, on this occasion at the Stadion Alten Forsterei against the Die Eisernen his prophesying might have fallen on deaf ears. His well oiled engine started sputtering. Two unanswered goals in the first half by Berlin was all that was needed as their defense would do the rest, stifling any possible attempt at comeback from the tub boys. “no time to think, we regroup and play Monday” the few but stern words spoken by Manager Buck as he was leaving the Stadion.
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