Feyenoord’s Under-21 squad achieved a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the Under-23 team of Union Saint-Gilloise in a practice match held at Varkenoord this afternoon. The match was observed by Feyenoord’s general adn technical director, Dennis van Kloese. Leo Sauer, Fabiano Rust, and Aymen Sliti where the goal scorers for the Rotterdam-based club.
Several Feyenoord first-team players participated in the kind, including Gonçalo Borges, Luciano Valente, Ezequiel Bullaude, and Stéphano Carrillo. Feyenoord found themselves trailing early in the game due to an own goal by Bullaude. However, Sauer quickly equalized the score at 1-1, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Gonçalo Borges.
Union Saint-Gilloise regained the lead just before halftime, benefiting from a goalkeeping error by Ismail Ka. This allowed the Belgian visitors to head into the break with a 1-2 advantage. Portuguese acquisition Borges was noted as a standout performer in the first half.
Following the interval, Feyenoord’s coach, Pascal Bosschaart, made strategic substitutions. Sauer, Borges, and Valente were replaced at halftime, while Bullaude and Carrillo remained on the field for an additional fifteen minutes. Fabiano Rust was introduced into the lineup and later scored the equalizer, making it 2-2.
In the closing stages of the match, Feyenoord secured the win. Aymen Sliti netted the decisive goal, bringing the score to 3-2 and providing a morale boost for the team.
Feyenoord Youth Growth: A Pathway to Success
Feyenoord’s commitment to youth development is a cornerstone of its long-term strategy. The club’s academy, Varkenoord, serves as a crucial incubator for emerging talent, providing young players with professional training and competitive experience.Matches against international opposition, such as this encounter with Union Saint-Gilloise, offer valuable learning opportunities, exposing players to different playing styles and fostering their adaptability. The inclusion of first-team players in these U21 fixtures also highlights the club’s philosophy of integrating promising youngsters into the senior setup,creating a seamless transition and a strong pipeline of talent for the Feyenoord first team.
Frequently Asked questions About Feyenoord U21‘s Practice Match
- Who did Feyenoord U21 play against in their practice match?
- Feyenoord U21 played against the U23 team of Union Saint-Gilloise.
- What was the final score of the Feyenoord U21 practice match?
- Feyenoord U21 won the practice match with a score of 3-2.
- who scored the goals for Feyenoord U21 in the match?
- Leo Sauer, Fabiano Rust, and Aymen Sliti scored the goals for Feyenoord U21.
- Which feyenoord first-team players participated in the practice match?
- Gonçalo Borges, Luciano Valente, Ezequiel Bullaude, and Stéphano Carrillo participated.
- What was the halftime score of the Feyenoord U21 game?
