Match report

Sparta Rotterdam Defeats NAC Breda 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–0
FT
NAC Breda
NAC Breda
Dec 7, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam secured all three points with a narrow 1-0 win against NAC Breda in their Eredivisie match. The decisive goal came from S. Mito, assisted by J. Kitolano, at the 26th minute, setting the tone for Sparta's victory. Despite several substitutions and VAR interventions, including an overturned goal decision, NAC Breda failed to break through.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 NAC Breda
  • • Goal: S. Mito (26') - Assisted by J. Kitolano
  • • Cancelled Goal: T. Quintero's goal was overturned at the 43rd minute due to VAR
  • • Substitutions: Sparta Rotterdam made multiple changes, including Clement and Duijvestijn for Kitolano and Santos respectively
  • • Yellow Card: B. Ghalidi of NAC Breda received a yellow card in injury time

Lineups

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 M. Kleijn (D)
  • 6 J. Baas (M)
  • 8 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 A. Oufkir (M)
  • 10 A. Santos (M)
  • 11 S. Mito (M)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Bakari
  • 13 L. Martes
  • 14 T. Velthuis
  • 15 P. van Aanholt
  • 16 J. de Guzman
  • 19 N. Thorisson
  • 17 P. Clement
  • 18 J. Toornstra
  • 21 L. Duijvestijn
  • 22 Y. el Meftahi
  • 20 F. Bednarek
  • 30 P. Kuiper

NAC Breda

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Bielica (G)
  • 32 J. Talvitie (D)
  • 25 C. Valerius (D)
  • 3 D. Odoi (D)
  • 22 R. Hillen (D)
  • 4 B. Kemper (D)
  • 10 M. Nassoh (M)
  • 16 M. Balard (M)
  • 90 L. Holtby (M)
  • 11 R. Paula (F)
  • 14 K. Sowah (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Kortsmit
  • 31 K. Lamprou
  • 2 B. Lucassen
  • 6 C. Staring
  • 7 C. Brym
  • 8 C. Leemans
  • 15 E. Mahmutovic
  • 17 S. van Hooijdonk
  • 18 D. van Reeuwijk
  • 23 D. Versluis
  • 26 P. Reulen
  • 55 B. Ghalidi

Timeline

  1. Sparta Rotterdam
    26' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mito · Assist: J. Kitolano
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    43' Sparta Rotterdam Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Quintero
  3. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kitolano · On: P. Clement
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    57' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Santos · On: L. Duijvestijn
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    57' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Oufkir · On: Y. el Meftahi
  6. NAC Breda
    73' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Holtby · On: C. Brym
  7. NAC Breda
    73' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nassoh · On: C. Leemans
  8. NAC Breda
    73' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Paula · On: S. van Hooijdonk
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    74' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kleijn · On: P. van Aanholt
  10. NAC Breda
    85' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Balard · On: B. Ghalidi
  11. NAC Breda
    89' NAC Breda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rio Hillen · On: P. Reulen
  12. NAC Breda
    90'+4 NAC Breda Card · Yellow Card
    B. Ghalidi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam NAC Breda
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 81%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 22
Corners 1 14
Total Passes 349 468
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 9
xG 2.43 2.26
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 275 380
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 8 4
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam took the lead early with S. Mito's goal at 26 minutes, which proved crucial as they held on for victory.
  • ▸ The overturn of T. Quintero's goal by VAR at the 43rd minute kept NAC Breda scoreless and likely affected their momentum.