Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats NAC Breda 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
2–1
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Apr 18, 2018

Sparta Rotterdam held off NAC Breda to secure a vital 2-1 win in their Eredivisie clash, bolstering their position in the league. Duarte put Sparta ahead in the 61st minute, followed by a brief moment of panic when Sadiq equalized for NAC Breda in the 73rd. However, Stijn Spierings' goal in the 85th minute sealed the victory for Sparta. The match was marred by several yellow cards and numerous substitutions on both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sparta Rotterdam 2, NAC Breda 1
  • • Goals: D. Duarte (61'), Stijn Spierings (85') for Sparta; U. Sadiq (73') for NAC Breda
  • • Yellow cards: G. Nijholt (53'), P. van Moorsel (59'), R. Vloet (88'), S. Fischer (90')
  • • Substitutions: S. Ahannach (34'), T. Verhaar (46'), P. van Moorsel (80') for Sparta; M. te Vrede (68') for NAC Breda

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Huth (G)
  • 3 S. Fischer (D)
  • 2 F. Holst (D)
  • 5 S. Floranus (D)
  • 4 J. Chabot (D)
  • 6 P. van Moorsel (M)
  • 8 R. Sanusi (M)
  • 11 S. Ahannach (F)
  • 10 R. Mühren (M)
  • 9 F. Friday (F)
  • 7 T. Verhaar (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. dos Santos
  • 16 D. Duarte
  • 15 S. Spierings
  • 20 L. Nienhuis
  • 21 A. Harroui
  • 13 M. Nelom
  • 22 I. Alhaft
  • 12 M. Breuer
  • 18 K. Dougall
  • 19 C. Goodwin
  • 14 B. Vriends
  • 23 R. Ache

NAC Breda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 N. Bertrams (G)
  • 3 M. Koch (D)
  • 22 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 2 F. Sporkslede (D)
  • 69 Angeliño (D)
  • 30 G. Nijholt (M)
  • 10 R. Vloet (M)
  • 8 M. El Allouchi (M)
  • 19 Manu García (M)
  • 27 M. te Vrede (F)
  • 11 Paolo Fernandes (M)

Substitutes

  • 97 U. Sadiq
  • 12 M. Birighitti
  • 16 R. Haemhouts
  • 17 B. Brusselers
  • 18 B. Meijers
  • 26 K. Niemczycki
  • 28 D. Snepvangers
  • 35 J. Horsfield

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    34' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ahannach · On: D. dos Santos
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Verhaar · On: D. Duarte
  3. NAC Breda
    53' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    G. Nijholt
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    59' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    P. van Moorsel
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    61' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Duarte · Assist: Sherel Floranus
  6. NAC Breda
    68' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. te Vrede · On: U. Sadiq
  7. NAC Breda
    73' NAC Breda Goal · Normal Goal
    U. Sadiq · Assist: M. Koch
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. van Moorsel · On: Stijn Spierings
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    85' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    Stijn Spierings · Assist: Sherel Floranus
  10. NAC Breda
    88' NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    R. Vloet
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    90' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    S. Fischer

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam NAC Breda
Fouls 20 12
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 385 433
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 300 351
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 11 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Duarte's goal in the 61st minute gave Sparta the lead, providing a crucial momentum boost.
  • ▸ Sadiq's equalizer for NAC Breda in the 73rd minute temporarily swung the game in their favor, but Spierings' goal in the 85th minute secured Sparta's victory.