Match report

Twente Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 5-1 in Eredivisie Thriller

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–5
FT
Twente
Twente
Sep 19, 2025

Twente clinched a dominant 5-1 win against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, thanks to goals from R. Zerrouki, K. Hlynsson, Bart van Rooij, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, and N. Unuvar. Despite an early goal by T. Lauritsen for Sparta, Twente's attacking prowess proved too much for their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Twente scored five goals with R. Zerrouki and K. Hlynsson leading the attack.
  • • T. Lauritsen of Sparta Rotterdam netted in the 24th minute to briefly equalize.
  • • Substitutions by both teams did not alter Twente's momentum, with N. Unuvar scoring late for Twente.
  • • Twente made multiple substitutions including Mats Rots and A. Verschueren, keeping their attack fresh.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Drommel (G)
  • 2 S. Sambo (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 5 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 10 J. Toornstra (M)
  • 8 P. Clement (M)
  • 6 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (F)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
  • 11 S. Ltaief (F)

Substitutes

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

Twente

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 38 M. Bruns (D)
  • 3 R. Propper (D)
  • 39 M. Rots (D)
  • 6 R. Zerrouki (M)
  • 14 K. Hlynsson (M)
  • 42 D. Weidmann (M)
  • 11 D. Rots (F)
  • 9 R. van Wolfswinkel (F)
  • 27 S. Orjasaeter (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Tyton
  • 21 S. Karssies
  • 5 B. Kuipers
  • 12 G. Peixoto
  • 43 R. Nijstad
  • 26 B. Nagel
  • 32 A. Verschueren
  • 20 T. van den Belt
  • 8 T. Booth
  • 7 M. Pjaca
  • 25 L. Vennegoor of Hesselink
  • 37 N. Unuvar

Timeline

  1. Twente
    13' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zerrouki · Assist: K. Hlynsson
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    24' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Lauritsen
  3. Twente
    25' Twente Card · Yellow Card
    D. Weidmann

    Foul

  4. Twente
    46' Twente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mats Rots · On: M. Pjaca
  5. Twente
    51' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hlynsson · Assist: M. Pjaca
  6. Twente
    60' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    Bart van Rooij
  7. Twente
    65' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    Ricky van Wolfswinkel
  8. Sparta Rotterdam
    66' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. van Aanholt · On: M. Kleijn
  9. Sparta Rotterdam
    66' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Clement · On: L. Duijvestijn
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    66' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Ltaief · On: A. Oufkir
  11. Twente
    72' Twente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hlynsson · On: A. Verschueren
  12. Twente
    73' Twente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Weidmann · On: T. van den Belt
  13. Twente
    73' Twente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Orjasaeter · On: N. Unuvar
  14. Twente
    84' Twente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ricky van Wolfswinkel · On: T. Booth
  15. Twente
    85' Twente Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Unuvar · Assist: A. Verschueren

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam Twente
Fouls 7 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 23
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 374 460
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 11
xG 1.11 2.59
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 305 399
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ After T. Lauritsen's equalizer at 24 minutes, K. Hlynsson's goal in the 51st minute reestablished Twente's lead.
  • ▸ Twente's late surge included goals by Bart van Rooij and Ricky van Wolfswinkel which sealed their victory.