Liverpool fans overjoyed for Dirk Kuyt as his hat-trick wins Feyenoord the title

Mon, 15 May, 2017 - 16:21

Grainne McGuinness

There were brilliant scenes in the Eredivisie as Feyenoord became champions for the first time since 1999 after a 3-1 final day win over Heracles.

Captain Dirk Kuyt scored twice to give Feyenoord a 2-0 half-time lead at De Kuip and completed his hat-trick late on.

His reaction after the final whistle blew shows just what it meant to him.

Dirk Kuyt collapsing to the ground as Feyenoord are confirmed as Eredivisie champions. What a hero! https://t.co/D6ko32C5Ik
— Dutch Football 🇳🇱 (@FootballOranje_) May 14, 2017

The former Liverpool and Fenerbahce forward is in his second spell at Feyenoord and opened the scoring in the first minute.

It was the Holland international's 100th Feyenoord goal and strike number 101 followed after 12 minutes as any nerves were settled early on.

Fireworks saw the celebrations start early for Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team before Kuyt scored a third from the penalty spot.

This one meant a lot to Dirk Kuyt 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/kBzizyGzJ2
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 15, 2017

The Dutch striker is still fondly remembered at Anfield and Liverpool fans were absolutely delighted for him.

Congratulations, @Kuyt! 👏 https://t.co/BiaHxSbk14
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 15, 2017

A huge congratulations to hat-trick hero Dirk Kuyt and Brad Jones on helping Feyenoord win their first Eredivisie title in 18 years🏆👏 pic.twitter.com/EmyigsVsyr
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) May 14, 2017

Some former teammates also joined in the congratulations.