Overview

• A stoppage-time dispute over Groningen not returning the ball after a Feyenoord injury left Robin van Persie furious, with FC Rijnmond panelists saying his reaction went too far given his example-setting role.
• Groningen voices pointed to Feyenoord time-wasting, as pundits noted the unwritten gentlemen's agreement and the adrenaline that drives on-field decisions late in close games.
• Ayase Ueda decided the match with a header for his sixth league goal, making him the Eredivisie’s current top scorer.
• RTV Noord praised Groningen’s build-from-the-back approach featuring goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen but noted Marco Rente’s early injury diminished their attacking threat.
• Luciano Valente received a standing ovation when substituted, while a requested post-match interview was blocked by Feyenoord’s press office, and Groningen next visit NAC Breda on Friday.