Feyenoord defeated Telstar 1-2 on Saturday evening. Goals from Mao Itamura and Ella Van Kerkhoven secured the three points, taking them back to Rotterdam from Velsen-Zuid.
Jessica Torny's team did not play their best match of the season at the 711 Stadium but still managed to take the lead. After 37 minutes, Mao Itamura opened the scoring with a fine shot, making it 0-1.
However, Feyenoord's lead was short-lived, as Telstar equalized just a few minutes later.
In first-half stoppage time, Ella Van Kerkhoven netted her 14th goal of the season, restoring Feyenoord’s lead at 1-2.
After the break, Feyenoord had several chances to extend their advantage, but Sanne Koopman, among others, was unable to convert from close range.
Ten minutes before the end, Feyenoord goalkeeper Jacintha Weimar had to make a full-stretch save to prevent the equalizer with a brilliant stop. Final score: 1-2
Scoring summary
37' 0-1 Itamura
43' 1-1
47' 1-2 Van Kerkhoven
Feyenoord lineup
Weimar; Van Bentem, Verspaget, Obispo, Van der Sluijs; Itamura, Waldus, Teulings (63' Koopman); Van de Lavoir (63' Hulswit), Van Kerkhoven (72' Van de Westeringh), De Graaf
Next match
Next weekend, on Saturday, March 8, Feyenoord will face reigning champions FC Twente at Varkenoord (kickoff: 14:00). Fun activities will be organized around the match. Will you be there? Entry is free!