Match report

Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 PEC Zwolle: Eredivisie Draw

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–1
FT
PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle
Mar 8, 2026

Sparta Rotterdam held PEC Zwolle to a 1–1 draw in an Eredivisie encounter marked by numerous substitutions and multiple yellow cards. Both teams struggled to break the deadlock until the final minutes, with M. Zonneveld scoring for Sparta Rotterdam and K. de Rooij equalizing for PEC Zwolle.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 PEC Zwolle
  • • M. Zonneveld scored for Sparta Rotterdam in the 83rd minute
  • • K. de Rooij equalized for PEC Zwolle in the 85th minute
  • • Sparta Rotterdam had three yellow cards to none for PEC Zwolle
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Sparta Rotterdam making five changes

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 S. Sambo (D)
  • 3 T. Quintero (D)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 M. Kleijn (D)
  • 6 P. Clement (M)
  • 8 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 A. Santos (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Bakari
  • 14 J. de Guzman
  • 13 M. de Ligt
  • 15 P. van Aanholt
  • 16 J. Baas
  • 17 C. Terho
  • 19 M. Zonneveld
  • 21 J. Toornstra
  • 18 A. Roaldsoy
  • 22 V. van Crooij
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 30 P. Kuiper

PEC Zwolle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 T. de Graaff (G)
  • 6 T. Gooijer (D)
  • 5 T. Velthuis (D)
  • 4 A. Garcia MacNulty (D)
  • 2 S. Floranus (D)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 8 Z. Buurmeester (M)
  • 9 Y. Namli (M)
  • 25 T. Oosting (M)
  • 7 S. Shoretire (M)
  • 10 K. Kostons (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 D. Verduin
  • 48 L. Bakker
  • 3 O. Aertssen
  • 18 O. Velanas
  • 20 G. Reiziger
  • 22 K. de Rooij
  • 29 T. Buitink
  • 34 N. Fichtinger
  • 42 D. Ruward

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    4' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kitolano

    Foul

  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    14' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    T. Quintero

    Foul

  3. PEC Zwolle
    46' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Gooijer · On: Olivier Aertssen
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    63' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mito · On: C. Terho
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    64' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Santos · On: V. van Crooij
  6. PEC Zwolle
    73' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Shoretire · On: O. Velanas
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    76' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    V. van Crooij

    Foul

  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sambo · On: S. Bakari
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Martins Indi · On: M. Zonneveld
  10. PEC Zwolle
    81' PEC Zwolle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Oosting · On: K. de Rooij
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    83' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Zonneveld
  12. PEC Zwolle
    85' PEC Zwolle Goal · Normal Goal
    K. de Rooij · Assist: Y. Namli
  13. Sparta Rotterdam
    87' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kleijn · On: P. van Aanholt
  14. PEC Zwolle
    89' PEC Zwolle Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Buurmeester

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam PEC Zwolle
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 15
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 407 413
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.67 1.25
Shots off Target 9 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 318 336
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam took the lead in the 83rd minute when M. Zonneveld found the back of the net
  • ▸ PEC Zwolle responded swiftly with a goal from K. de Rooij in the 85th minute, securing a late equalizer and a 1–1 draw