Match report
Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Groningen 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Groningen
0–2
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Oct 19, 2025
Sparta Rotterdam stunned Groningen in the latest Eredivisie fixture at De Vries & Van der Elshout Stadion. The match saw Sparta take an early lead through Thomas Lauritsen before securing a second goal from Pim van Aanholt late in the game, sealing their 2-0 victory.
Key Facts
- • Sparta Rotterdam won the match with a score of 2–0 against Groningen.
- • Thomas Lauritsen scored the first goal for Sparta at minute 15, assisted by A. Oufkir.
- • Pim van Aanholt secured the second goal for Sparta at minute 89.
- • Groningen had multiple substitutions and received three yellow cards during the match.
Lineups
Groningen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Vaessen (G)
- 16 T. Mercera (D)
- 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
- 4 D. Janse (D)
- 43 M. Peersman (D)
- 8 T. de Jonge (M)
- 6 S. Resink (M)
- 17 D. van der Werff (M)
- 10 Y. Taha (M)
- 14 J. Schreuders (M)
- 26 T. van Bergen (F)
Substitutes
- 13 L. Stubljar
- 21 H. Jurjus
- 2 W. Prins
- 7 T. Hernes
- 15 E. van der Laan
- 18 T. Land
- 19 O. Zawada
- 20 M. Seuntjens
- 22 S. Bouland
- 27 R. Mendes
- 48 R. Kelder
- 69 M. Hoekstra
Sparta Rotterdam
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Drommel (G)
- 2 S. Sambo (D)
- 3 M. Young (D)
- 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
- 5 T. Quintero (D)
- 6 J. Baas (M)
- 8 J. Toornstra (M)
- 7 M. van Bergen (M)
- 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
- 11 A. Oufkir (M)
- 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Bakari
- 13 M. de Ligt
- 15 P. van Aanholt
- 14 T. Velthuis
- 16 P. Clement
- 17 S. Ltaief
- 18 J. de Guzman
- 19 N. Thorisson
- 21 A. Santos
- 22 M. Kleijn
- 20 F. Bednarek
- 30 P. Kuiper
Timeline
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15' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal GoalT. Lauritsen · Assist: A. Oufkir
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38' Groningen Card · Yellow CardThijmen Blokzijl
Foul
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46' Groningen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Schreuders · On: O. Zawada
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60' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardL. Duijvestijn
Foul
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69' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: M. van Bergen · On: S. Ltaief
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72' Groningen subst · Substitution 2Off: Thom van Bergen · On: M. Seuntjens
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73' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow CardJens Toornstra
Foul
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77' Groningen subst · Substitution 3Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins
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77' Groningen subst · Substitution 4Off: Tika de Jonge · On: T. Land
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84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Oufkir · On: P. van Aanholt
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84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Duijvestijn · On: A. Santos
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88' Groningen Card · Yellow CardDies Janse
Foul
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89' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal GoalP. van Aanholt
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90'+3 Groningen Card · Yellow CardT. Land
Foul
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90'+7 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Lauritsen · On: N. Thorisson
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90'+7 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4Off: Jens Toornstra · On: J. de Guzman
Match Stats
| Stat | Groningen | Sparta Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 76% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 495 | 327 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 2 |
| xG | 1.22 | 0.88 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 404 | 250 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Thomas Lauritsen in the 15th minute set the tone for Sparta Rotterdam's performance, giving them a psychological edge over Groningen.
- ▸ Pim van Aanholt's second goal at the 89th minute sealed the victory for Sparta, ensuring they maintained their lead and secured crucial points in the Eredivisie.