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Feyenoord makes short work of Cambuur after a fireworks incident
Teams 24 August 2026

Feyenoord makes short work of Cambuur after a fireworks incident

Feyenoord ended an eventful visit to SC Cambuur with a big victory, despite a fireworks incident. The Rotterdam team was far too strong for the PhD student from Leeuwarden.

Feyenoord makes short work of Cambuur after fireworks incident

According to Vi.

Background

Gjivai Zechiël has once again proven his value to Feyenoord by scoring the opening goal. His development as a player in the Eredivisie is crucial to the team's success, especially in a season where they are battling for the top places. The collaboration with players such as Ayase Ueda and Luciano Valente will be essential for the club's further performance.

Why this matters

Feyenoord's victory over SC Cambuur emphasizes the strength of the Rotterdam team in the Eredivisie, especially after a tumultuous start to the match. However, the fireworks incident has diverted attention from the sporting performance and raises questions about safety at competitions. These types of incidents can damage the reputation of Eredivisie clubs and their supporters.

Key points

  • Feyenoord makes short work of Cambuur after a fireworks incident.
  • Feyenoord ended an eventful visit to SC Cambuur with a big victory, despite a fireworks incident.
  • Feyenoord makes short work of Cambuur after a fireworks incident.

Feyenoord played an eventful match against SC Cambuur in the Kooi Stadium on Sunday, which ended in a big victory for the Rotterdam team. The match, however, was marred by a fireworks incident, with Feyenoord supporters setting off several flares in the thirteenth minute. This led to panic among the Cambuur supporters, and even Feyenoord goalkeeper Tjark Ernst had to be taken to safety. Five spectators on the home courts were injured and had to be treated by the first aid. Referee Danny Makkelie decided to temporarily stop the match. According to the protocol, the match would only be permanently stopped if an official, trainer or player was hit, which fortunately was not the case. After a cooling-off period of half an hour, the match could be resumed.

The interruption turned out not to be in Cambuur's favor, as Feyenoord quickly took the lead. In the 19th minute, Gjivai Zechiël opened the scoreboard by taking advantage of an opportunity that arose after a collision between Cambuur goalkeeper Thijs Jansen and Ayase Ueda. Not much later, captain Luciano Valente increased the lead after a nice attack, benefiting from good preparatory work by Gaoussou Diarra. An own goal by Jansen after a shot by Mika Marmól and a penalty by Ueda ensured that Feyenoord went into halftime 4-0.

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Feyenoord was able to take things a bit easier in the second half, which gave coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst the opportunity to let Javi López make his debut. Twenty minutes before the end, Cambuur finally got on the scoreboard. Rafik El Arguioui, who plays on loan from FC Utrecht, scored the first goal for Cambuur at home since their return to the Eredivisie. Ten minutes later, El Arguioui found the net again, after a nice move in which he was given time by Jeremiah St. Juste to turn the ball into the short corner.

However, the last word belonged to Zekiel, who scored his second goalon the night to take his total for the season to three goals. This simple victory puts Feyenoord in shared second place, next to Go Ahead Eagles and PSV, while Cambuur is still waiting for their first point of the season.

What's happening now

Feyenoord will now focus on the next matches in the Eredivisie, where they want to continue their strong form. It is important for SC Cambuur to recover after this defeat and focus on the coming challenges. The club will also have to work on improving security around their matches to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the match between Feyenoord and SC Cambuur?

The match was marred by a fireworks incident in which Feyenoord supporters set off flares, which led to panic among Cambuur supporters and a temporary interruption.

Who scored the first goal for Feyenoord?

Gjivai Zechiël scored the first goal for Feyenoord in the 19th minute.

How did the match between Feyenoord and SC Cambuur end?

Feyenoord won the match 4-0.

Which Cambuur player scored in the second half?

Rafik El Arguioui scored the first goal for Cambuur in the second half.

Who was the referee of the match?

The referee of the match was Danny Makkelie.

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