Just like last season, Feyenoord lost points in the first match of the season. Coach Brian Priske's team suffered a 1-1 draw at Willem II on Saturday. Antoni Milambo put Feyenoord up 1-0 early on, a score that remained on the scoreboard until ten minutes before time despite a big lead and several big chances. Not scoring the second goal cost the team dearly, as a sparse counterattack by the Tilburgers led to the equalizer.
Feyenoord play their second league game next Sunday; away against PEC Zwolle at 14:30.