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Van Persie Confronts Feyenoord Fans After Heerenveen Cup Exit as Pressure Mounts

The cup defeat capped a prolonged slump, leaving Feyenoord nine points off PSV with Europa League prospects thin.

Overview

  • Feyenoord were knocked out of the KNVB Cup in a 3-2 home loss to Heerenveen, settled by Jacob Trensko’s 90th-minute winner.
  • Robin van Persie jumped the advertising hoardings at De Kuip to address angry supporters, with captain Justin Bijlow alongside him.
  • Van Persie called the performance “painful” and “not good enough” in a post-match interview and said fans had the right to show emotion.
  • The team’s downturn stands at three wins and eight defeats in the last 11 matches across all competitions, including three consecutive losses.
  • Media coverage has raised questions over Van Persie’s job security, with a home league match against Twente next before the winter break.