Match report

Feyenoord Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Feyenoord
Feyenoord
3–1
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Apr 29, 2018

Feyenoord held off a brief early challenge from Sparta Rotterdam to secure a 3-1 victory in their Eredivisie match. Sparta Rotterdam's F. Friday opened the scoring in the 34th minute, but Feyenoord's S. Berghuis equalized just before halftime. An own goal from Sparta's F. Holst in the 65th minute and a second goal from Berghuis in the 83rd minute sealed Feyenoord's win, keeping their title hopes alive.

Key Facts

  • • Feyenoord 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • F. Friday scored for Sparta Rotterdam in the 34th minute
  • • S. Berghuis equalized for Feyenoord in the 45th minute
  • • F. Holst scored an own goal for Feyenoord in the 65th minute
  • • S. Berghuis scored Feyenoord's third goal in the 83rd minute

Lineups

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 J. Bijlow (G)
  • 6 J. van der Heijden (D)
  • 33 Eric Botteghin (D)
  • 5 R. Haps (D)
  • 17 K. Diks (D)
  • 8 K. El Ahmadi (M)
  • 10 T. Vilhena (M)
  • 32 R. van Persie (F)
  • 9 N. Jørgensen (F)
  • 19 S. Berghuis (F)
  • 7 J. Boëtius (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 B. Nieuwkoop
  • 28 J. Toornstra
  • 3 S. van Beek
  • 14 B. Basaçikoglu
  • 20 R. Tapia
  • 21 S. Amrabat
  • 25 B. Jones
  • 30 R. ten Hove
  • 34 D. Vente
  • 35 T. Malacia
  • 36 E. Hansson

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Huth (G)
  • 3 S. Fischer (D)
  • 4 B. Vriends (D)
  • 2 F. Holst (D)
  • 5 S. Floranus (D)
  • 8 R. Sanusi (M)
  • 11 S. Spierings (F)
  • 6 D. Duarte (M)
  • 10 R. Mühren (M)
  • 9 F. Friday (F)
  • 7 T. Verhaar (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. dos Santos
  • 21 I. Alhaft
  • 13 L. Brogno
  • 22 R. Ache
  • 14 J. Chabot
  • 20 L. Nienhuis
  • 15 A. Harroui
  • 12 M. Breuer
  • 18 K. Dougall
  • 16 P. van Moorsel
  • 19 C. Goodwin

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    34' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Friday · Assist: T. Verhaar
  2. Feyenoord
    45'+1 Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Berghuis · Assist: R. van Persie
  3. Feyenoord
    65' Feyenoord Goal · Own Goal
    F. Holst
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    73' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Verhaar · On: D. dos Santos
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    73' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Stijn Spierings · On: I. Alhaft
  6. Feyenoord
    76' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Diks · On: B. Nieuwkoop
  7. Feyenoord
    76' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Boetius · On: Jens Toornstra
  8. Feyenoord
    83' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Berghuis · Assist: Karim El Ahmadi

Match Stats

Stat Feyenoord Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 69%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 673 284
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 591 196
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam's early goal gave them a temporary lead, but Feyenoord's quick response at halftime changed the momentum.
  • ▸ Feyenoord's own goal in the 65th minute and S. Berghuis' second goal in the 83rd minute cemented Feyenoord's dominance and secured the victory.