Feyenoord struck first through Ueda, who converted a penalty at 11 minutes past Marco Carnesecchi. Atalanta answered right before the interval when Krstovic met Giorgio Scalvini’s deep delivery with a header on 45+6. The second half stayed balanced until Van Persie, introduced on 74 minutes, timed his leap to nod past Marco Sportiello for 2-1 at 81. Feyenoord then leaned on control and game management, absorbing just enough pressure to get to full time ahead.

Extra time featured fresh legs and one more home yellow for Jivayno Zinhagel, but not much in the way of clear chances. Atalanta even switched goalkeepers late, bringing on Paolo Vismara at 97 minutes. Feyenoord matched that later with Liam Bossin replacing Tjark Ernst at 105. Neither side found the net after the 90, and the friendly wrapped with the regulation score intact. The finishing touch, in truth, came from the bench.

Why Feyenoord controlled the game

The hosts’ grip showed in possession and passing, finishing with 61% of the ball and 683 total passes to Atalanta’s 435. They completed 628 passes to 374, and were sharper in the final-third phase at 93 of 122 (76%) compared to 53 of 78 (68%) for the visitors. Feyenoord also produced 28 touches in the penalty area to Atalanta’s 11, a strong pointer to territory and pressure. Shots favored the hosts 14 to 8, with 11 of those 14 taken inside the box.

Hitting the frame twice underlined that their shot quality was close to the mark, even if only three efforts were on target. Defensively, Feyenoord recovered 49 balls to 32 and won 61% of their tackles, out of an even 18 per team. Jeremiah St Juste symbolized that composure, completing 93 of 94 passes, adding six recoveries and two interceptions. While Atalanta cleared more (17 to 8), that number reflected the pressure they were facing in their own area. In a friendly rhythm, Feyenoord’s structure and volume told.

Atalanta’s threat and the in-game tweaks

Atalanta created three big chances to Feyenoord’s one and recorded more shots on target overall, four to three. The problem was conversion, with two big chances missed and too many attacks ending without a shot from central areas. They excelled in the duel game, winning 52% of all duels and 63% of aerial contests, and posted a cleaner dribble success rate at 5 of 10. Their long-ball accuracy was better too at 31 of 51 (61%), allowing quick switches and direct entries.

Scalvini stood out with an assist, one big chance created, two interceptions and four clearances. Krstovic’s first-half header, plus another effort off target and a shot on goal, kept Feyenoord honest. Gianluca Scamacca came on and generated two shots on target but also missed a big chance. The visitors rotated heavily around the hour, including changing goalkeepers and both wing roles, which briefly tilted momentum. In the end, their threat level needed one more clinical moment.

MVP: Shaqueel van Persie’s 31-minute impact

Shaqueel van Persie earned Player of the Match on Sofascore with a Sofascore Rating of 7.8, and his numbers justified it. In 31 minutes he scored the winner with his only shot on target, a well-timed header from close range. He also produced two key passes, showing he was more than a finisher in his cameo. His 13 total passes included eight completed, with seven arriving in the opposition half.

He won an aerial duel and two overall duels, offering a focal point to relieve pressure. His ball-carrying added bite, with four carries and nearly 25 meters of total progression. The goal itself came at a pivotal time, just as Atalanta were edging into second-half rhythm. Coming in for Anis Hadj Moussa, he changed the forward line’s profile and attacked space between center-backs. For a short shift, it was a decisive performance that settled a tight friendly.

Other standouts close to the MVP

Jeremiah St Juste was next-best for Feyenoord at 7.6, conducting play from the back with 103 touches and 93 of 94 passes completed. He balanced that with six ball recoveries, two interceptions, and two clearances while keeping risk low. Ayase Ueda posted a 7.2, converting the penalty and contributing a key pass in 62 minutes. For Atalanta, Giorgio Scalvini matched the top mark with a 7.8 thanks to his assist, a big chance created, two interceptions and a team-high four clearances. Nikola Krstovic landed at 7.1 after his header leveled things right before halftime and another effort on goal. Raoul Bellanova’s energetic second half included three interceptions and strong progression down the flank. Odilon Kossounou completed all 32 of his passes off the bench, helping late possession. Those individual displays showed the quality on both sides, even if Feyenoord’s structure won the day.