Match report
AZ Alkmaar Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash
Sparta Rotterdam
0–1
FT
AZ Alkmaar
Nov 2, 2025
In a tightly contested Eredivisie match, AZ Alkmaar secured a crucial 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam at Sparta Stadion. Kees Smit's second-half goal proved decisive as the visitors held on to their lead despite intense pressure from the home side.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AZ Alkmaar
- • Goal Scorer: Kees Smit (69') for AZ Alkmaar
- • Substitutions: Jens Toornstra, P. Clement for Sparta; D. Kwakman, I. Sadiq, and L. Zeefuik for AZ Alkmaar
- • Yellow Card: Wouter Goes of AZ Alkmaar
Lineups
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)
- 8 J. Toornstra (M)
- 6 P. Clement (M)
- 7 M. van Bergen (M)
- 10 L. Duijvestijn (M)
- 11 A. Oufkir (M)
- 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
Substitutes
- 20 F. Bednarek
- 18 J. Kitolano
- 13 M. Kleijn
- 30 P. Kuiper
- 12 S. Bakari
- 17 S. Ltaief
- 22 A. Santos
- 21 J. Seedorf
- 14 T. Velthuis
- 16 J. de Guzman
- 15 P. van Aanholt
- 19 N. Thorisson
AZ Alkmaar
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
- 30 D. Kasius (D)
- 3 W. Goes (D)
- 5 Penetra (D)
- 34 M. de Wit (D)
- 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
- 10 S. Mijnans (M)
- 26 K. Smit (M)
- 7 Weslley Patati (F)
- 9 T. Parrott (F)
- 17 I. Jensen (F)
Substitutes
- 15 M. Chavez Garcia
- 27 R. Daal
- 4 M. Dekker
- 22 E. Dijkstra
- 21 D. Kwakman
- 14 A. Natali
- 11 I. Sadiq
- 12 H. Verhulst
- 25 L. Zeefuik
- 41 J. Zoet
Timeline
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46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1Off: Jens Toornstra · On: J. Kitolano
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69' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal GoalKees Smit · Assist: I. Jensen
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73' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Clement · On: A. Santos
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79' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow CardWouter Goes
Argument
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80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1Off: Kees Smit · On: D. Kwakman
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80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2Off: Weslley Patati · On: I. Sadiq
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81' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Parrott · On: L. Zeefuik
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84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Oufkir · On: J. de Guzman
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84' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Quintero · On: N. Thorisson
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89' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 5Off: M. van Bergen · On: J. Seedorf
Match Stats
| Stat | Sparta Rotterdam | AZ Alkmaar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 20 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 345 | 492 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 14 |
| xG | 0.56 | 2.62 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 270 | 409 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 12 |
| Saves | 13 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kees Smit's goal in the 69th minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum to AZ Alkmaar, who managed to hold off a determined Sparta Rotterdam comeback attempt.
- ▸ Sparta Rotterdam's substitutions including Jens Toornstra and P. Clement did not yield enough offensive push to overcome their deficit against the well-organized AZ defense.