Ueda brace turns it for Feyenoord after VAR setback | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Feyenoord beat Excelsior 2-1 in Rotterdam. In the 28th minute, Arthur Zagre finished a fast break, assisted by Stijn van Gassel, to put the visitors ahead. A VAR review overturned an earlier Ayase Ueda finish for offside (50.), before the striker struck twice to flip the game (58., 59.). Feyenoord forced nine shots on target to the visitors' three, with van Gassel repeatedly called into action. Robin van Persie's side remain second and host Ajax next.

Player of the Match: Ayase Ueda decided it with two goals in two minutes and was relentless throughout, hitting four shots on target and moving to 22 Eredivisie goals this season, top of the scoring chart.

Stat of the Match: Ayase Ueda hit four shots on target, showing the precision that underpinned the turnaround.

Three Things We Learned: Stijn van Gassel made seven saves, keeping Excelsior in the game despite sustained pressure. Feyenoord won 62.5% of their aerial duels, which helped them control the box at key moments. Jordan Bos supplied the equaliser and now has seven league assists this season.