Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Heerenveen 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Heerenveen
Heerenveen
1–2
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
May 16, 2021

Sparta Rotterdam delivered a convincing performance to secure a 2-1 victory against Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. L. Thy and W. Burger put Sparta ahead in the early stages, despite Heerenveen's late goal from S. de Jong.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Heerenveen 1-2 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • L. Thy (7') and W. Burger (16') scored for Sparta Rotterdam
  • • S. de Jong (67') scored for Heerenveen
  • • Bryan Smeets received a yellow card for Sparta Rotterdam at 30'
  • • H. Akujobi received a yellow card for Heerenveen at 84'

Lineups

Heerenveen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Mulder (G)
  • 5 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 25 P. Bochniewicz (D)
  • 3 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 6 S. de Jong (M)
  • 44 T. Halilović (M)
  • 20 J. Veerman (M)
  • 18 H. Akujobi (D)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)
  • 11 M. van Bergen (F)
  • 8 B. Nygren (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Kongolo
  • 14 I. Dresevic
  • 16 A. van der Heide
  • 41 R. Kaib
  • 17 R. Hajal
  • 2 S. Floranus
  • 23 J. Bekkema
  • 13 S. Shopov
  • 15 S. Dewaele
  • 22 M. Dijkstra

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Okoye (G)
  • 5 A. Meijers (D)
  • 3 B. Vriends (D)
  • 4 M. Heylen (D)
  • 2 D. Abels (D)
  • 10 B. Smeets (M)
  • 8 A. Harroui (M)
  • 6 W. Burger (M)
  • 7 S. Mijnans (F)
  • 9 L. Thy (F)
  • 11 M. Engels (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Jeffry Fortes
  • 16 D. Duarte
  • 19 E. Emegha
  • 17 R. Kharchouch
  • 14 J. van Mullem
  • 30 M. Fabrie
  • 18 D. Gravenberch
  • 13 J. Meerstadt
  • 15 D. Vianello
  • 20 B. van Leer

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    7' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Thy · Assist: Bryan Smeets
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    16' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Burger · Assist: D. Abels
  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    26' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Meijers · On: J. Fortes
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    30' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Bryan Smeets

    Foul

  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    61' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Heylen · On: D. Duarte
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    61' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Engels · On: E. Emegha
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    61' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mijnans · On: R. Kharchouch
  8. Heerenveen
    62' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tibor Halilović · On: R. Kongolo
  9. Heerenveen
    67' Heerenveen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. de Jong · Assist: Joey Veerman
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    74' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Burger · On: J. van Mullem
  11. Heerenveen
    80' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Bochniewicz · On: Ibrahim Drešević
  12. Heerenveen
    84' Heerenveen Card · Yellow Card
    H. Akujobi

    Foul

  13. Heerenveen
    88' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Nygren · On: A. van der Heide
  14. Heerenveen
    88' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Woudenberg · On: R. Kaib
  15. Heerenveen
    88' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. van Bergen · On: R. Al Hajj

Match Stats

Stat Heerenveen Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 7 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 70%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 577 387
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 473 269
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam's early goals by L. Thy and W. Burger set the tone for the match, putting Heerenveen on the back foot.
  • ▸ Heerenveen's late goal from S. de Jong provided a brief moment of hope, but Sparta managed to hold on for the win.