Match report

NEC Nijmegen Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

NEC Nijmegen

3–1

Sparta Rotterdam

Nov 29, 2025

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Nov 29, 2025 · FT

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NEC Nijmegen made a strong statement in their Eredivisie match against Sparta Rotterdam, defeating them 3-1. Key contributions came from K. Ogawa who scored twice, and Sami Ouaissa. The victory puts NEC Nijmegen firmly on the offensive map of the competition.

Key Facts

• K. Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen) - 2 goals (10', Penalty at 45'+6)
• Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) - 1 goal (50') and assisted by B. Linssen
• T. Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam) scored the only goal for Sparta at 65'
• P. Sandler (NEC Nijmegen), L. Duijvestijn (Sparta Rotterdam), T. Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam), and S. Sambo (Sparta Rotterdam) received yellow cards
• Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam was also shown a yellow card in the 90th minute +2 for argument

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

1 G. Crettaz (G)
14 E. Dasa (D)
3 P. Sandler (D)
4 A. Kaplan (D)
25 S. Ouaissa (M)
23 K. Sano (M)
6 D. Nejasmic (M)
11 B. Onal (M)
10 T. Chery (F)
18 K. Ogawa (F)
30 B. Linssen (F)

Substitutes

31 R. Janse
38 M. Overmars
5 T. Ouwejan
7 V. Misidjan
9 K. Shiogai
15 J. Willems
21 R. Gonzalez
24 D. Fonville
32 V. van Crooij
33 Y. Sbai
35 S. de Laat
71 D. Proper

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)
6 J. Baas (M)
8 J. Kitolano (M)
7 M. van Bergen (M)
10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
11 S. Mito (M)
9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

12 S. Bakari
13 L. Martes
15 M. Kleijn
14 T. Velthuis
16 P. Clement
17 A. Oufkir
18 J. Toornstra
19 N. Thorisson
22 A. Santos
21 J. de Guzman
20 F. Bednarek
30 P. Kuiper

Timeline

10' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal

K. Ogawa · Assist: Sami Ouaissa
26' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card

P. Sandler

Foul
31' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card

L. Duijvestijn

Foul
45'+4 NEC Nijmegen Var · Penalty confirmed

Sami Ouaissa
45'+6 Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card

T. Quintero

Foul
45' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Penalty

K. Ogawa
50' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal Goal

Sami Ouaissa · Assist: B. Linssen
52' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. van Bergen · On: A. Oufkir
65' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal

T. Lauritsen · Assist: J. Kitolano
70' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Ogawa · On: K. Shiogai
70' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2

Off: Ahmetcan Kaplan · On: J. Willems
70' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3

Off: B. Linssen · On: D. Proper
71' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2

Off: P. van Aanholt · On: M. Kleijn
71' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Baas · On: A. Santos
75' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card

S. Sambo

Foul
84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4

Off: T. Quintero · On: Jens Toornstra
84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Mito · On: N. Thorisson
88' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4

Off: P. Sandler · On: D. Fonville
90'+2 Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card

Marvin Young

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	NEC Nijmegen	Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls	9	13
Pass Accuracy	77%	74%
Offsides	—	—
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	13
Corners	7	6
Total Passes	382	361
Yellow Cards	2	4
Blocked Shots	5	2
Shots on Target	7	5
xG	2.78	1.70
Shots off Target	7	6
Possession	52%	48%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	293	266
Shots Inside Box	15	10
Saves	6	3
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ NEC Nijmegen took an early lead with a goal from K. Ogawa after just 10 minutes, setting a strong tone.
▸ The penalty awarded to NEC Nijmegen and converted by Ogawa in the first half extra time further cemented their advantage, demoralizing Sparta Rotterdam.