Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Twente 1–0 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–0
FT
Twente
Twente
May 7, 2017

Sparta Rotterdam stunned Twente with a solid defensive performance and a well-timed goal from M. Pusic in the 66th minute. Despite Twente's late surge, Sparta held on to secure a vital 1–0 win in the Eredivisie.

Key Facts

  • • Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Twente
  • • Goal by M. Pusic (66' Assisted by Stijn Spierings)
  • • D. Mendes da Silva substituted for K. Dougall (59')
  • • Stefan Thesker substituted for Jos Hooiveld (75')
  • • Yellow cards to E. Unal (82') and P. Bijen (90')

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Kortsmit (G)
  • 5 M. Breuer (D)
  • 2 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 3 S. Floranus (D)
  • 6 R. van Drongelen (D)
  • 8 D. Mendes da Silva (M)
  • 11 Jerson Cabral (F)
  • 4 R. Sanusi (M)
  • 10 S. Spierings (F)
  • 9 M. Pusic (F)
  • 7 I. Alhalft (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Dougall
  • 17 B. Vriends
  • 12 J. Saksela
  • 16 C. Goodwin
  • 20 M. Verrips
  • 19 M. Pogba
  • 21 D. Duarte
  • 23 R. Kieboom
  • 22 T. Verhaar
  • 15 R. Ketting
  • 13 M. Dijkstra
  • 18 R. Ache

Twente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Marsman (G)
  • 5 S. Thesker (D)
  • 25 P. Bijen (D)
  • 2 H. ter Avest (D)
  • 28 J. van der Lely (D)
  • 43 M. Klich (M)
  • 22 K. Mokotjo (M)
  • 19 F. Jensen (M)
  • 10 B. Celina (M)
  • 17 E. Ünal (F)
  • 30 D. George (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 J. Hooiveld
  • 14 Y. Yeboah
  • 23 J. van der Heyden
  • 13 P. Boevink
  • 6 D. Trajkovski
  • 7 C. Ede
  • 16 J. Drommel

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    59' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mendes da Silva · On: K. Dougall
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    66' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pusic · Assist: Stijn Spierings
  3. Twente
    75' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefan Thesker · On: Jos Hooiveld
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    77' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jerson Cabral · On: B. Vriends
  5. Twente
    82' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    E. Unal
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    82' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Alhaft · On: J. Saksela
  7. Twente
    83' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. George · On: Y. Yeboah
  8. Twente
    83' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Klich · On: J. van der Heyden
  9. Twente
    90' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bijen

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Twente
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 74%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 378 393
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 293 290
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Pusic's goal in the 66th minute changed the momentum of the game, putting Sparta Rotterdam ahead and giving them a crucial lead in the Eredivisie.
  • ▸ Twente's inability to capitalize on their possession and several substitutions in the second half failed to convert their pressure into goals.