Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats Heracles 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
2–0
FT
Heracles
Heracles
Jan 11, 2026

Sparta Rotterdam dominated the proceedings to secure a decisive 2-0 win over Heracles in their Eredivisie encounter. The match was characterized by strong performances, especially from Sparta's attackers. Thomas Lauritsen opened the scoring early on and later set up Piet Clement for the second goal near the end of regulation time. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards issued to both sides, Sparta maintained a consistent offensive pressure leading to their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Sparta Rotterdam defeated Heracles with a 2-0 scoreline.
  • • Thomas Lauritsen scored the opening goal for Sparta at minute 10, assisted by S. Mito.
  • • Piet Clement netted the second goal in the 88th minute, also set up by Thomas Lauritsen.
  • • Heracles had three players receive yellow cards: D. Mirani (53'), L. Zeefuik (71'), and T. Bruns (82').
  • • Sparta Rotterdam made several substitutions throughout the game to maintain their offensive momentum.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 L. Martes (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 T. Quintero (D)
  • 6 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 8 A. Santos (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 10 V. van Crooij (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Bakari
  • 13 J. de Guzman
  • 14 T. Velthuis
  • 15 M. Kleijn
  • 16 J. Toornstra
  • 19 N. Thorisson
  • 17 L. Duijvestijn
  • 18 J. Baas
  • 21 P. Clement
  • 22 S. Ltaief
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 30 P. Kuiper

Heracles

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 T. Jansink (G)
  • 23 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 4 D. Mirani (D)
  • 18 A. Van Hoorenbeeck (D)
  • 24 I. Mesik (D)
  • 14 E. Ahlstrand (M)
  • 13 J. Zamburek (M)
  • 70 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 73 W. Ould Chikh (M)
  • 19 L. Kulenovic (F)
  • 25 L. Zeefuik (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. de Keijzer
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 2 M. Benita
  • 39 S. Blokhuis
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 5 D. van der Kust
  • 8 M. Engels
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 7 B. Limbombe
  • 6 S. Cestic
  • 10 T. Bruns
  • 17 T. van Gilst

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    10' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Lauritsen · Assist: S. Mito
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    17' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    L. Martes

    Foul

  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    28' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. van Crooij · On: J. Baas
  4. Heracles
    53' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mirani

    Handball

  5. Heracles
    64' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. te Wierik · On: M. Benita
  6. Heracles
    64' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ahlstrand · On: M. Engels
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    69' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Santos · On: P. Clement
  8. Heracles
    71' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    L. Zeefuik

    Foul

  9. Heracles
    75' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zamburek · On: T. Bruns
  10. Heracles
    82' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bruns

    Foul

  11. Heracles
    85' Heracles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Kulenovic · On: Bryan Limbombe
  12. Heracles
    85' Heracles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Mirani · On: T. van Gilst
  13. Sparta Rotterdam
    88' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Clement · Assist: T. Lauritsen
  14. Sparta Rotterdam
    90'+3 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kitolano · On: Jens Toornstra
  15. Sparta Rotterdam
    90'+3 Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mito · On: S. Ltaief

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Heracles
Fouls 6 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 401 387
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 2.39 0.33
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 333 308
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thomas Lauritsen's early goal in the 10th minute set a strong tone for Sparta, giving them an immediate advantage.
  • ▸ Piet Clement's second goal in the 88th minute solidified Sparta Rotterdam's lead and extinguished any hopes of a comeback from Heracles.