Match report
Twente Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Twente
4–0
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
May 10, 2026
Twente emphatically defeated Sparta Rotterdam with a 4-0 scoreline in their Eredivisie encounter, putting on a masterclass display. The victory was built on a strong first half where Twente's T. van den Belt struck twice, while later goals from K. Hlynsson and D. Rots sealed the win. Sparta Rotterdam struggled to cope with Twente's pace and precision, ultimately suffering a significant defeat.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Twente 4-0 Sparta Rotterdam
- • Goals: T. van den Belt (2), K. Hlynsson, D. Rots
- • Yellow Cards: Marvin Young (Sparta), B. Martins Indi (Sparta)
- • Substitutions: Several changes from both sides, notably Twente bringing on S. Orjasaeter and D. Weidmann
- • Competition: Eredivisie
- • Date: 2026-05-10
Lineups
Twente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Przemysław Tytoń (G)
- 28 Bart van Rooij (D)
- 23 Stav Lemkin (D)
- 43 Ruud Nijstad (D)
- 39 Mats Rots (D)
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki (M)
- 20 Thomas Van den Belt (M)
- 11 Daan Rots (M)
- 14 Kristian Hlynsson (M)
- 27 Sondre Ørjasæter (M)
- 10 Sam Lammers (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Yannick Gerritsen
- 21 Sam Karssies
- 3 Robin Pröpper
- 38 Max Bruns
- 12 Guilherme Peixoto
- 32 Arno Verschueren
- 4 Mathias Kjølø
- 8 Taylor Booth
- 42 Daouda Weidmann
- 7 Marko Pjaca
- 9 Ricky van Wolfswinkel
- 25 Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
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)
- 8 Ayoni Santos (M)
- 6 Joshua Kitolano (M)
- 7 Mitchell Van Bergen (M)
- 10 Vito van Crooij (M)
- 11 Shunsuke Mito (M)
- 9 Tobias Lauritsen (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Casper Terho
- 30 Rik Suur
- 20 Filip Bednarek
- 12 Lushendry Edward Martes
- 15 Patrick van Aanholt
- 14 Giannino Vianello
- 17 Pelle Clement
- 21 Alwande Roaldsoy
- 16 Julian Baas
- 18 Jens Toornstra
- 13 Jonathan de Guzmán
- 19 Milan Zonneveld
Timeline
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17' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardMarvin Young
Roughing
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19' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: M. van Bergen · On: C. Terho
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58' Twente Goal · Normal GoalT. van den Belt · Assist: Bart van Rooij
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59' Twente Goal · Normal GoalT. van den Belt
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70' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardB. Martins Indi
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71' Twente subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: M. Pjaca
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71' Twente Goal · Normal GoalK. Hlynsson
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72' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sambo · On: P. Clement
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72' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Kitolano · On: M. Zonneveld
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78' Twente Goal · Normal GoalD. Rots · Assist: Mats Rots
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79' Twente subst · Substitution 2Off: T. van den Belt · On: D. Weidmann
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79' Twente subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Rots · On: Ricky van Wolfswinkel
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80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Santos · On: A. Roaldsoy
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80' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Lauritsen · On: Jens Toornstra
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88' Twente subst · Substitution 4Off: Mats Rots · On: Robin Pröpper
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88' Twente subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Hlynsson · On: A. Verschueren
Match Stats
| Stat | Twente | Sparta Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 9 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 498 | 366 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 422 | 297 |
| Shots Inside Box | 21 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Twente's early goals in the 58th and 59th minutes set the tone for a dominant performance, with T. van den Belt scoring twice within a minute to stun Sparta Rotterdam.
- ▸ The third goal by K. Hlynsson in the 71st minute further demoralized Sparta, leading to a flurry of substitutions from both teams to adjust tactics and manage the game's momentum.