Feyenoord striker Nacho Ferri has officially been awarded his first hat-trick for the club after databureau Opta reassessed his opening goal in a 0–7 away victory over PEC Zwolle, according to reports from 1908.nl and OptaJohan. The strike, initially recorded as an own goal by defender Simon Graves, gives the forward a rare piece of club history not seen in over three decades.
Opta Reverses Decision on Opening Goal in Zwolle
During the Eredivisie fixture, Nacho Ferri unleashed a shot after eighteen minutes of play that found the back of the net, though it took a clear deflection off PEC Zwolle defender Simon Graves. According to 1908.nl, uncertainty immediately surrounded whether Ferri’s initial effort was heading directly between the posts or if the touch from Graves completely altered its trajectory. Databureau Opta initially logged the play as an own goal, but following a review, the organization officially credited the opening strike to the Feyenoord attacker.
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Did you know? Nacho Ferri is only the second player since September 1990 to score his first three official goals for Feyenoord in a single match, following in the footsteps of Harry van der Laan.
Ferri Joins Harry van der Laan in Feyenoord History Books
With the opening goal officially added to his tally alongside his two subsequent strikes in the same match, Nacho Ferri secured his first official hat-trick for the club. According to source reporting from 1908.nl, this feat matches a rare milestone achieved previously by Harry van der Laan in September 1990, who was the last player to score his first three club goals within a single appearance for Feyenoord.
Ferri expressed confidence in his performance immediately after the final whistle. “I find that the goal should be my name,” the striker stated plainly to ESPN. He later indicated on the club’s press conference that he was prepared to appeal the initial ruling if necessary, though Opta’s swift reversal rendered any formal dispute unneeded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who originally was credited with the opening goal?
According to 1908.nl, databureau Opta initially registered the 18th-minute opening goal as an own goal by PEC Zwolle defender Simon Graves due to a deflection.
When did a Feyenoord player last score their first three goals in one match?
Reporting from 1908.nl shows that Harry van der Laan last accomplished this rare feat for the club in September 1990.
What was the final score of the match against PEC Zwolle?
Feyenoord won the away fixture with a resounding 0–7 scoreline, according to 1908.nl.
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