Feyenoord managed to create a narrow but significant 1-0 margin against AC Milan in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoff tie. De Kuip in Rotterdam was the venue of the first leg, which will now send Feyenoord on the return leg with just a sniff of a chance.
It was Igor Paixão, who again, gave Feyenoord a hard-fought win over AC Milan, and it is an important advantage which they had acquired before they had to turn against the San Siro stadium in Milan next week.
The solidity of Feyenoord’s victory was made on the back of the defensive performance they displayed during the match where the backline stood firm against Milans attacking threats. At times the Dutch side displayed flashes of brilliance in their attack; Paixão’s effort, for instance, shone light on his clinical finishing ability in front of goal.
Such a result goes a long way in building up Feyenoord’s hopes of fielding a team in the next round of the European Champions League. On the other side, it will take a collective healing from this blow for Milan if they are to turn the duel around in the second leg.
Match Stats:
– Goal: Igor Paixão (Feyenoord)
What’s Next:
The next leg of this tie will be at the San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy. Milan will be hoping to erase the deficit in order to advance further in the UEFA Champions League.
