Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Secures Narrow Victory Over Excelsior In Eredivisie Clash

Excelsior
Excelsior
0–1
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Sep 14, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam secured a hard-fought victory against Excelsior, winning by a single goal in the Eredivisie match on September 14th. Despite numerous yellow cards and even a red card for Arthur Zagre of Excelsior, Sparta managed to hold their ground and capitalize on opportunities. The lone goal was scored by A. Oufkir late in the game, securing the win for Sparta.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Excelsior 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • A. Oufkir (Sparta Rotterdam) scored the winning goal at minute 90+4'
  • • Arthur Zagre (Excelsior) was shown a red card at minute 78'
  • • Multiple yellow cards issued to both teams: N. Naujoks, I. Bronkhorst, and Arthur Zagre for Excelsior; Jens Toornstra for Sparta Rotterdam

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 12 A. Zagre (D)
  • 10 N. Naujoks (M)
  • 6 A. Carlen (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 11 G. de Regt (M)
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 7 D. Yoon
  • 8 M. Tielemans
  • 14 L. Schouten
  • 15 S. Janssen
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 18 C. Nadje
  • 22 S. Mitrovic
  • 25 S. Middendorp
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 33 J. Bergraaf

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 S. Sambo (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 T. Quintero (D)
  • 5 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 8 P. Clement (M)
  • 6 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 J. Toornstra (M)
  • 11 S. Ltaief (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Bakari
  • 14 T. Velthuis
  • 15 M. Kleijn
  • 16 J. Baas
  • 17 A. Oufkir
  • 18 J. de Guzman
  • 19 N. Thorisson
  • 21 L. Duijvestijn
  • 22 G. Vianello
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 30 P. Kuiper

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    37' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    N. Naujoks

    Foul

  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    45' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Jens Toornstra

    Foul

  3. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    I. Bronkhorst

    Foul

  4. Excelsior
    65' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Naujoks · On: C. Nadje
  5. Excelsior
    65' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Wlodarczyk · On: M. van Duinen
  6. Excelsior
    73' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur Zagre

    Foul

  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    74' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ltaief · On: A. Oufkir
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    74' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Clement · On: L. Duijvestijn
  9. Excelsior
    77' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. de Regt · On: D. Yoon
  10. Excelsior
    77' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: S. Mitrovic
  11. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur Zagre

    Foul

  12. Excelsior
    78' Excelsior Card · Red Card
    Arthur Zagre

    Foul

  13. Excelsior
    80' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Adam Carlén · On: S. Janssen
  14. Sparta Rotterdam
    90'+2 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Quintero · On: J. de Guzman
  15. Sparta Rotterdam
    90'+4 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. van Bergen · On: T. Velthuis
  16. Sparta Rotterdam
    90' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oufkir · Assist: P. van Aanholt

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 17 19
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 440 392
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 9 7
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 1.55 1.59
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 342 298
Shots Inside Box 12 12
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of A. Oufkir as a substitute proved crucial as he scored the decisive goal in injury time.
  • ▸ Excelsior's red card to Arthur Zagre at minute 78' shifted momentum towards Sparta, allowing them more control over the game.