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Derby Drama: Van Persie’s Son Delivers a Dream Brace, Then the Late Twist Takes the Win

18 January 2026

Derby Drama: Van Persie’s Son Delivers a Dream Brace, Then the Late Twist Takes the Win
Shaciel van Persie braces for drama as his father watches from the dugout.

Match Highlights

The goal's joy was brief.

Shaciel van Persie, Feyenoord's forward and the son of Dutch legend Robin van Persie, starred against Sparta Rotterdam, scoring back-to-back goals, yet his heroics could not prevent the defeat.

Feyenoord fell 4-3 to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday evening in the Rotterdam derby, wrapping up round 19 of the Eredivisie.

Shaciel came on in the 63rd minute by his father Robin van Persie’s decision and leveled the score at 3-3, firing two successive strikes in the 87th and 88th minutes.

But the comeback fizzled when Sparta Rotterdam netted the stoppage-time winner at 90+3, clinching three vital points and lifting them to 29 points in seventh.

Feyenoord stayed on 36 points in second place, 16 behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.

Shaciel drew eyes for his second and third goals, including a spectacular bicycle-kick, as his father applauded—though he did not relish the equalizer for long.

Late Drama

But the narrative shifted in stoppage time, and Sparta clinched a precious win to seize momentum in the Eredivisie race.

Punchline: Timing is everything; apparently dad's coaching app is stuck on 'watch the clock'.

Punchline: In football, if you want a quick turnaround, bicycle kicks are the shortcut—scoreboard loves them, fans love them, referees pretend to love them too.

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Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored Feyenoord's goals?

Shaciel van Persie scored two goals in the 87th and 88th minutes.

What was the final score?

Sparta Rotterdam won 4-3 against Feyenoord.

What was notable about the match?

The match featured a spectacular bicycle kick by Shaciel van Persie and a substitution made by his father, Robin van Persie, as Feyenoord chased the equalizer.