Match report

Twente Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Twente
Twente
1–0
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Jun 11, 2023

Twente emerged victorious against Sparta Rotterdam in an intense Eredivisie encounter at De Grolsch Veste stadium on Sunday. The game was decided by a goal from J. Brenet in the 53rd minute, which proved to be the match-winner. Twente's tactical discipline and resilience held off Sparta’s determined efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Twente 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Goal by J. Brenet (53') for Twente, assisted by M. Ugalde
  • • Twente's W. Brama and J. Pleguezuelo received yellow cards during the match
  • • Sparta Rotterdam had two yellow card recipients: S. Sambo (47') and V. van Crooij (76')

Lineups

Twente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 20 J. Brenet (D)
  • 4 Julio Pleguezuelo (D)
  • 3 R. Pröpper (D)
  • 5 G. Smal (D)
  • 8 R. Zerrouki (M)
  • 6 W. Brama (M)
  • 7 V. Černý (M)
  • 18 M. Vlap (M)
  • 10 V. Misidjan (M)
  • 27 M. Ugalde (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 S. Steijn
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel
  • 21 M. Kjølø
  • 2 M. Hilgers
  • 26 D. Cleonise
  • 12 A. Sampsted
  • 22 P. Tytoń
  • 30 S. Karssies
  • 38 M. Bruns
  • 11 D. Rots
  • 16 I. El Maach

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Olij (G)
  • 2 S. Sambo (D)
  • 3 B. Vriends (D)
  • 4 M. Eerdhuijzen (D)
  • 5 A. Meijers (D)
  • 6 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 10 A. Verschueren (M)
  • 8 Y. Namli (M)
  • 7 V. van Crooij (F)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
  • 11 K. Saito (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Abels
  • 17 J. de Guzmán
  • 19 M. Tahiri
  • 20 Y. Schoonderwaldt
  • 21 P. Brouwer
  • 16 J. van Mullem
  • 18 Pedro Alemañ
  • 22 E. Melkersen
  • 15 M. Pinto
  • 30 D. van Crooij
  • 13 R. Meissen
  • 14 A. Auassar

Timeline

  1. Twente
    45'+2 Twente Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pleguezuelo

    Foul

  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Eerdhuijzen · On: D. Abels
  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    47' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sambo

    Foul

  4. Twente
    49' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    W. Brama

    Foul

  5. Twente
    53' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brenet · Assist: M. Ugalde
  6. Twente
    72' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vlap · On: S. Steijn
  7. Twente
    72' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ugalde · On: Ricky van Wolfswinkel
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    76' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    V. van Crooij

    Persistent fouling

  9. Twente
    78' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Brama · On: M. Kjolo
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    78' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Meijers · On: J. de Guzman
  11. Twente
    90'+4 Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Pleguezuelo · On: M. Hilgers
  12. Sparta Rotterdam
    90' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Verschueren · On: M. Tahiri

Match Stats

Stat Twente Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 9
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 507 336
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 416 248
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Twente took a crucial lead in the 53rd minute when J. Brenet netted following an assist by M. Ugalde, shifting momentum firmly in their favor.
  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam's early substitutions and multiple yellow cards impacted their ability to push for an equalizer, maintaining Twente’s advantage.