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The Mainichi
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Ueda, Ogawa net as Feyenoord, NEC win Dutch league openers
ROTTERDAM (Kyodo) -- Japan forwards Ayase Ueda and Koki Ogawa both scored on their Dutch Eredivisie season openers on Saturday as Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen got off to winning starts. Ueda got Feyenoord's second goal in the 55th minute at De Kuip, reacting to a loose ball and sending a low half-volley into the corner to complete the scoring in a 2-0 home win over NAC Breda. "I was prepared to react wherever the ball dropped. I leaned my body instinctively and got a clean strike," said Ueda, who enjoyed playing with center-back and fellow Japan international Tsuyoshi Watanabe after he joined the club this summer. "We've been able to talk about various things during the match, too. It's big for the club and also makes it easier for me to play." Having been hampered by injuries during his first two seasons at Feyenoord, Ueda hopes he can nail down his spot at Robin van Persie's side ahead of the World Cup next summer in Canada, Mexico and the United States. "I want to keep playing injury-free and bring positive results for the team," he said. Ogawa, vying for the regular forward position with Ueda for the Samurai Blue, hit a fine brace as NEC romped past Excelsior 5-0 also at home. He opened the season's account with a 52nd-minute overhead kick to give his side a 2-0 lead before powering a header home seven minutes later for their third.
Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Football: Ueda, Ogawa net as Feyenoord, NEC win Dutch league openers
ROTTERDAM - Japan forwards Ayase Ueda and Koki Ogawa both scored on their Dutch Eredivisie season openers on Saturday as Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen got off to winning starts. Ueda got Feyenoord's second goal in the 55th minute at De Kuip, reacting to a loose ball and sending a low half-volley into the corner to complete the scoring in a 2-0 home win over NAC Breda. "I was prepared to react wherever the ball dropped. I leaned my body instinctively and got a clean strike," said Ueda, who enjoyed playing with center-back and fellow Japan international Tsuyoshi Watanabe after he joined the club this summer. "We've been able to talk about various things during the match, too. It's big for the club and also makes it easier for me to play." Having been hampered by injuries during his first two seasons at Feyenoord, Ueda hopes he can nail down his spot at Robin van Persie's side ahead of the World Cup next summer in Canada, Mexico and the United States. "I want to keep playing injury-free and bring positive results for the team," he said. Ogawa, vying for the regular forward position with Ueda for the Samurai Blue, hit a fine brace as NEC romped past Excelsior 5-0 also at home. He opened the season's account with a 52nd-minute overhead kick to give his side a 2-0 lead before powering a header home seven minutes later for their third.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iván Márquez returns to the Eredivisie to sign with Fortuna Sittard
Iván Márquéz will remain in the Eredivisie. Fortuna Sittard have signed the 31-year-old defender from 1. FC Nürnberg, following his loan spell at NEC last season. He has signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year. 'I'm really looking forward to this new chapter in my career,' Márquez said on the club website. 'Through my years at NEC Nijmegen, I got to know the Netherlands well. That period made my family and I feel truly at home here. It feels good to stay in the Netherlands for the next few seasons, at a great club like Fortuna Sittard.' The Spaniard started his career in the youth academy of Málaga and played in Spain for UD San Padro, El Palo, Atlético Madrileño, Osasuna B, Valencia B and then went on an adventure in Poland with Korona Kielce and Cracovia. After a strong first period in Nijmegen, Márquez left for FC Nürnberg in the summer of 2023, only to return to NEC on loan last season, for which he played a total of 98 matches. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
BBC News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sunderland sign goalkeeper Roefs from Nijmegen
Sunderland have signed Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen for an undisclosed 22-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract at the Stadium of Light, has become Regis le Bris' eighth capture of the summer transfer enjoyed a breakout year in the Eredivisie last season, making 32 appearances and keeping 10 clean sheets as Nijmegen finished goalkeeper, who has made 10 appearances for the Netherlands Under-21s, said: "It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland. Joining such a big club with a rich history is a proud moment for me, and I'm excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League. "Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper, and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign. "To be part of this journey at a club like Sunderland is really special, and I'm looking forward to the campaign ahead."Sunderland's first game back in the Premier League is at home to West Ham on Saturday, 16 August.
BBC News
31-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Sunderland set to sign goalkeeper Roefs
Sunderland have reached an agreement with NEC Nijmegen for Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the 22-year-old expected to sign a five-year contract to join the Premier League newcomers. (Athletic - subscription required), externalWant more transfer news? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
