2001 - Ajax vs Feyenoord

2001 Eredivsie – Ajax vs Feyenoord (Full Classic Match) Download Ajax Feyenoord 2001 KlassiekerMario Jardel’s brilliant quotation about a derby can easily be modified into “A Klassieker is a Klassieker and vice versa”. To paraphrase: It doesn’t matter that, in May of 2001, both Ajax and Feyenoord have endured poor seasons. It doesn’t matter that both teams are a pale shadow of the world class sides they once used to be. When Ajax play Feyenoord, all of that is forgotten, and the country sits still and watches. This is De Klassieker, the biggest game in Holland. The clash between the traditionally superior football of Ajax, and the traditionally superior work ethic of Feyenoord. A clash too between the risk taker Co Adriaanse, and the risk-averse Bert van Marwijk. Who will come out on top? A look at the line-ups reveals little class, but the game makes up for that with plenty of goals and entertainment. Also watch for a second half entrance of the 18-year-old Rafael van der Vaart – at the time viewed as one Europe’s greatest talents. Line-ups: Ajax Grim – Yakubu, Chivu, Pasanen, De Cler – Galásek, Van der Gun, R. Witschge – Ikedia, Arveladze, Wamberto Coach: Co Adriaanse Feyenoord Dudek – Emerton, De Haan, Van Gobbel, Tininho – Paauwe, Van Wonderen, Tomasson – Kalou, Connoly, De Visser Coach: Bert van Marwijk