Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
1–3
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
May 14, 2017

Sparta Rotterdam secured a crucial 3-1 victory over GO Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie, with M. Pusic scoring twice and C. Goodwin adding another goal. The GO Ahead Eagles managed to score through D. Maatsen in the second half but were unable to hold off Sparta's relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: GO Ahead Eagles 1 - 3 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Goals: M. Pusic (57', 80'), C. Goodwin (89'), D. Maatsen (71')
  • • Key Assist: C. Goodwin (2 assists)
  • • Yellow Cards: Sander Duits (65'), J. Suk (79'), P. Chirivella (85'), Xandro Schenk (88')
  • • Substitutions: Jerson Cabral (46') for Sparta Rotterdam, Sander Duits, J. Groenbast (66') for GO Ahead Eagles

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Zwarthoed
  • 3 S. Fischer (D)
  • 17 S. Locigno (D)
  • 4 X. Schenk (D)
  • 32 J. Groenbast (D)
  • 6 S. Duits (M)
  • 8 J. Suk (M)
  • 29 Chirivella (M)
  • 77 J. Antonia (F)
  • 14 D. Maatsen (M)
  • 19 S. Hendriks (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 G. Werkhoven
  • 35 R. Achenteh
  • 22 P. Maneschijn
  • 2 L. Lambooij
  • 5 L. Rexhepi
  • 23 N. Nieveld

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Verrips (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

  • 16 C. Goodwin
  • 17 B. Vriends
  • 14 K. Dougall
  • 12 J. Saksela
  • 20 R. Kieboom
  • 21 T. Verhaar
  • 15 R. Ketting
  • 30 B. Janssen
  • 18 P. van Moorsel
  • 13 M. Dijkstra
  • 19 R. Ache

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jerson Cabral · On: C. Goodwin
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    57' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pusic · Assist: C. Goodwin
  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    65' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    Sander Duits
  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sander Duits · On: G. Werkhoven
  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    66' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Groenbast · On: R. Achenteh
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    71' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Maatsen · Assist: J. Antonia
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    75' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Breuer · On: B. Vriends
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    78' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mendes da Silva · On: K. Dougall
  9. GO Ahead Eagles
    79' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    J. Suk
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pusic · Assist: C. Goodwin
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    81' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pusic
  12. GO Ahead Eagles
    82' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Fischer · On: P. Maneschijn
  13. GO Ahead Eagles
    85' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    P. Chirivella
  14. GO Ahead Eagles
    88' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    Xandro Schenk
  15. Sparta Rotterdam
    89' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Goodwin

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 24 11
Pass Accuracy 70% 71%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 361 326
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 254 231
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam took the lead in the 57th minute through M. Pusic, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles briefly leveled the score at 1-1 in the 71st minute through D. Maatsen, but Sparta responded with two more goals.
  • ▸ Sparta's second and third goals by M. Pusic and C. Goodwin sealed the victory for the visitors.