Match report
Heerenveen Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 in Eredivisie Clash
Heerenveen
2–1
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Feb 28, 2026
Heerenveen managed to secure a crucial win against Sparta Rotterdam on Tuesday night in the Eredivisie. The match was marred by several yellow cards but Heerenveen capitalized early with Jacob Trenskow scoring at the 40-minute mark, followed by L. Brouwers' goal in the second half. Despite M. van Bergen's late consolation for Sparta Rotterdam, Heerenveen held on to win 2-1.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Heerenveen 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam
- • Heerenveen Goals: Jacob Trenskow (40'), L. Brouwers (82')
- • Sparta Rotterdam Goal: M. van Bergen (86')
- • Yellow Cards: M. Linday (7', Heerenveen), T. Quintero (72', Sparta Rotterdam), Oliver Braude (74', Heerenveen), Marvin Young (89', Sparta Rotterdam), B. Klaverboer (90'+4, Heerenveen)
Lineups
Heerenveen
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 Bernt Klaverboer (G)
- 45 Oliver Braude (D)
- 3 Maas Willemsen (D)
- 28 Hristiyan Petrov (D)
- 19 Vasilios Zagaritis (D)
- 16 Marcus Linday (M)
- 10 Ringo Meerveld (M)
- 6 Joris van Overeem (M)
- 20 Jacob Trenskow (F)
- 18 Lasse Selvåg Nordås (F)
- 7 Maxence Rivera (F)
Substitutes
- 44 Andries Noppert
- 31 Nordin Bakker
- 17 Nikolai Soyset Hopland
- 38 Ingmar Mulder
- 15 Mats Egbring
- 36 Nolhan Courtens
- 11 Luca Oyen
- 8 Luuk Brouwers
- 9 Dylan Vente
- 50 Eser Gürbüz
Sparta Rotterdam
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Joël Drommel (G)
- 2 Shurandy Sambo (D)
- 3 Marvin Young (D)
- 4 Bruno Martins Indi (D)
- 5 Teo Quintero (D)
- 6 Pelle Clement (M)
- 8 Joshua Kitolano (M)
- 7 Mitchell van Bergen (M)
- 10 Ayoni Santos (M)
- 11 Shunsuke Mito (M)
- 9 Tobias Lauritsen (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Pascal Kuiper
- 20 Filip Bednarek
- 15 Mike Kleijn
- 13 Max De Ligt
- 12 Saïd Bakari
- 22 Patrick van Aanholt
- 16 Julian Baas
- 21 Jens Toornstra
- 18 Alwande Roaldsoy
- 14 Jonathan de Guzmán
- 17 Casper Terho
- 19 Milan Zonneveld
Timeline
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7' Heerenveen Card · Yellow CardM. Linday
Tripping
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40' Heerenveen Goal · Normal GoalJacob Trenskow
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70' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Santos · On: C. Terho
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72' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardT. Quintero
Roughing
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74' Heerenveen Card · Yellow CardOliver Braude
Tripping
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75' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sambo · On: Jens Toornstra
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75' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Mito · On: M. Zonneveld
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77' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Nordas · On: D. Vente
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77' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Linday · On: L. Brouwers
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82' Heerenveen Goal · Normal GoalL. Brouwers
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86' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal GoalM. van Bergen · Assist: P. Clement
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89' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardMarvin Young
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90'+4 Heerenveen Card · Yellow CardB. Klaverboer
Delay of game
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90' Heerenveen subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Meerveld · On: N. Hopland
Match Stats
| Stat | Heerenveen | Sparta Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 420 | 514 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 1.29 | 0.83 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 330 | 440 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Heerenveen took the lead through Jacob Trenskow's goal in the 40th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ L. Brouwers' second goal in the 82nd minute solidified Heerenveen’s position and gave them a two-goal cushion.
- ▸ Sparta Rotterdam found late consolation with M. van Bergen scoring in the 86th minute but it was not enough to turn the tide of the match.