For all goal scorers, scoring was special. Carranza made his first at De Kuip, Hadj Moussa scored for the third game in a row and Paixão lent an extra festive touch with his goal to his anniversary (100 official games for the club).

Brian Priske spoke of an ‘almost perfect’ evening afterwards. The coach was pleased that his side did not concede a goal and with the return of Calvin Stengs, who returned to the team as a substitute after a three-month rehabilitation period.

The win also boosted Feyenoord's confidence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League exit at Manchester City. Kick-off is at the Etihad Stadium at 21:00.