UEFA Europa League Gameweek 7
Feyenoord 3 - 0 FT Sturm Graz
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
โก Intensity
100
โ๏ธ Balance
91
๐ Stakes
67
๐ฒ Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
โก Intensity
40
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
78
๐ฒ Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
โก Intensity
86
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' T. Watanabe (A. Hadj Moussa)
30' Anis Hadj Moussa
37' In-Beom Hwang
Arjan Maliฤ 39'
HT
โ S. Jatta โA. Kayombo 58'
61' โ J. Bos โJ. Plug
61' โ A. Ueda โS. van Persie
68' A. Hadj Moussa (S. Steijn)
71' โ A. Hadj Moussa โL. Sauer
โ L. Weinhandl โF. Rozga 74'
79' โ S. Steijn โC. Larin
79' โ Hwang In-Beom โO. Targhalline
โ A. Malic โJ. Mitchell 79'
โ T. Horvat โB. Beganovic 79'
โ M. Malone โJ. Hodl 79'
90' G. Borges (S. van Persie)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
Timon Wellenreuther 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jordan Lotomba 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
31%
Duel Win %
Tsuyoshi Watanabe 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Anel Ahmedhodลพiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Bos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Hwang In-beom
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Luciano Valente 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
67
Passes
20
Duels
Anis Hadj-Moussa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sem Steijn 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Gonรงalo Borges 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Ayase Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Liam Bossin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jan Plug 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Oussama Targhalline
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias van den Elshout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Agboluaje
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyle Larin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Sauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Casper Tengstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymen Sliti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. van Persie 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7.7
Rating
M. Berger
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sturm Graz
Goalkeepers
Daniil Khudyakov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Arjan Malic 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
80
Minutes
5.9
Rating
Emanuel Aiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Oermann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emir Kariฤ 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
12
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Midfielders
Tomi Horvat
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jon Gorenc Stankoviฤ 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luca Weinhandl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Otar Kiteishvili
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
47
Passes
21
Duels
Forwards
Seedy Jatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Maurice Malone
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Matteo Bignetti
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Elias Lorenz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeyland Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Haider
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Geyrhofer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristjan Bendra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julius Beck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Hierlรคnder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Hรถdl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Kayombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Belmin Beganoviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Rozga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2022 | Sturm Graz | 1 - 0 | Feyenoord | UEFA Europa League | Merkur Arena |
| 09/15/2022 | Feyenoord | 6 - 0 | Sturm Graz | UEFA Europa League | Stadion Feijenoord |
10/27/2022
09/15/2022
Feyenoord Win
Sturm Graz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
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Feyenoord's De Kuip Masterclass Dismantles Sturm Graz
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A relentless attacking display from the Dutch side turned De Kuip into a fortress, exposing a staggering gap in quality and keeping their European progression hopes faintly alive.
The Early Blueprint
The Stakes were unmistakably high as both sides entered Matchday 7 languishing in the bottom ten of the UEFA Europa League table, desperate for a lifeline. Feyenoord wasted zero time asserting their authority, instantly whipping the De Kuip crowd into a frenzy. Just five minutes into the contest, T. Watanabe set an aggressive tone with an early opener, clinically finishing a well-worked sequence orchestrated by A. Hadj Moussa. Sturm Graz looked completely overwhelmed by the rapid tempo and precise passing of the Dutch outfit. The hosts controlled possession, dictating the rhythm through the middle of the park and keeping the visitors pinned deep in their own half. It was a textbook start for a team demanding a turning point in their European season.
A One-Sided Siege
Any hopes of an Austrian fightback were swiftly suffocated by a sheer, unrelenting attacking siege. A staggering 18-4 shot advantage highlighted the massive gulf in Balance between the two units, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. Sturm Graz's defense bravely threw bodies on the line, blocking seven attempts, but the sustained pressure was simply unsustainable. The pivotal knockout blow landed in the 68th minute when Hadj Moussa transitioned brilliantly from provider to executioner, doubling the lead thanks to a sharp, incisive ball from S. Steijn. The visitors' attacking threat was virtually non-existent, managing a meager 0.14 expected goals across the entire ninety minutes. At the back, Jordan Bos was absolutely impeccable, snuffing out whatever rare counter-attacking transitions the away side attempted to mount.
The Final Flourish
Rather than coasting comfortably to the final whistle, Feyenoord maintained a fiercely high Intensity rating right until the bitter end. Managerial tweaks paid off handsomely when substitute S. van Persie entered the fray in the 61st minute, adding fresh legs and renewed vision to the relentless assault. In the dying embers of the match, he provided a perfectly weighted assist for G. Borges, who ruthlessly dispatched the third and final goal in the 90th minute to cap off a brilliant team performance. This comprehensive 3-0 victory offers a vital injection of momentum for Feyenoord's campaign, lifting them slightly from the depths of the league stage. Meanwhile, Sturm Graz must seriously reflect on a bruising away trip where they were utterly outclassed in every tactical department.
Key Questions
What made Tsuyoshi Watanabe the Man of the Match?
Watanabe set an aggressive tone with a 5th-minute opener and anchored a defense that completely neutralized the opposition, securing a flawless clean sheet.
How did substitute Tsuyoshi Watanabe change the game?
Watanabe actually started the match. He changed the game immediately by scoring the opening goal in the 5th minute, establishing total control for Feyenoord.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Europa League Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. With both sides languishing just outside the top 24, this match is a vital six-pointer for a chance at knockout stage football.
The Setup
Feyenoord host Sturm Graz at De Kuip in a contest defined by deep defensive frailties. The hosts' deeply concerning Form, marked by a string of dismal defeats, meets an away side equally desperate to establish rhythm. The Stakes are enormous for these two clubs, sitting 29th and 26th respectively, as they fight to cross the coveted top-24 threshold. While overall team cohesion reflects a low Balance, an impressive Stars rating indicates that individual brilliance is far more likely to decide this fixture than tactical mastery.
Key Battle
Leo Sauer against Oliver Christensen is the duel that will tip the scales. Sauer provides the creative spark and attacking intent the Dutch side desperately need to unlock a deep block. However, he faces a monumental obstacle in Christensen, whose recent penalty-saving heroics and elite shot-stopping ability make him a massive hurdle for the home attackers.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense, error-strewn 1-1 draw. Both defenses have been incredibly leaky throughout this campaign, practically guaranteeing goals, but neither attacking unit currently possesses the ruthless edge required to completely pull away and secure all three points.