Besides football , there were also boxing and motorcycle speedway races in De Kuip , which were also gaining popularity . In 1953 , people had to hide inside the stadium during the North Sea flood of 1953 . On 27 November 1957 , Feyenoord played versus Bolton Wanderers during an evening match . It was the first time the floodlights were taken in use . The players entered the pitch in the dark and the fans were asked to light their matchsticks when the floodlights were activated . Since that evening , that match at De Kuip has always been special among Feyenoord fans
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
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