Feyenoord’s impressive unbeaten streak in the Eredivisie continued as they secured a 2-0 victory over Utrecht. This win marks their fifth victory in nine league games, propelling them to third place in the table. Despite their success, they are still three points behind Utrecht, who also entered the match unbeaten.
After a recent Champions League triumph against Benfica, Feyenoord was determined to maintain their momentum in the Eredivisie. Head coach Brian Priske, who has faced criticism for dropping points against various teams, including Willem II and Groningen, was eager to secure another win. The absence of star striker Santiago Giménez due to injury added to the challenges faced by the Danish manager.
Facing a tough opponent in Utrecht, Feyenoord’s backup striker Julián Carranza made an early impact by scoring his second goal of the season within the first 12 minutes. Assisted by Hugo Bueno, Carranza found the back of the net from close range. Captain Quinten Timber extended the lead with a goal shortly after the start of the second half.
The victory over Utrecht extends Feyenoord’s unbeaten streak to an impressive 20 away games across all competitions, matching their longest unbeaten away run as reported by Opta. Up next for Feyenoord is a highly anticipated match against Ajax at De Kuip. On the other hand, Utrecht, who had previously enjoyed a six-game winning streak in the Eredivisie, will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming away game against Sparta Rotterdam.
