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Eredivisie Matchweek 9
Groningen crestGroningen
0–2
FT
HT 0–1
Sparta Rotterdam crestSparta Rotterdam
    • T. Lauritsen 15′
    • P. van Aanholt 89′
    Euroborg, Groningen Robin Hensgens, Netherlands

    Match report

    Sparta Rotterdam beat Groningen 2-0 away from home in Eredivisie Matchweek 9 at Euroborg, Groningen.

    P. van Aanholt struck in the 89th minute for Sparta Rotterdam.

    Expected goals finished 1.22 to 0.88, so Sparta Rotterdam won despite creating less.

    Groningen had 61% of the ball; shots were 12-8.

    Key takeaways

    Late drama

    P. van Aanholt struck in the 89th minute for Sparta Rotterdam.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 1.22 to 0.88, so Sparta Rotterdam won despite creating less.

    Control

    Groningen had 61% of the ball; shots were 12-8.

    Timeline

    Groningen above · Sparta Rotterdam below
    • 15′⚽T. LauritsenAssist: A. Oufkir
    • Thijmen Blokzijl38′
    • ⇄J. SchreudersO. Zawada46′
    • 60′Lance Duijvestijn
    • 69′⇄M. van BergenS. Ltaief
    • ⇄T. van BergenM. Seuntjens72′
    • 73′Jens Toornstra
    • ⇄M. PeersmanW. Prins77′
    • ⇄T. de JongeT. Land77′
    • 84′⇄A. OufkirP. van Aanholt
    • 84′⇄L. DuijvestijnA. Santos
    • Dies Janse88′
    • 89′⚽P. van Aanholt
    • Tygo Land90+3′
    • ⇄D. van der WerffM. Hoekstra90′
    • 90+7′⇄J. ToornstraJ. de Guzman
    • 90+7′⇄T. LauritsenN. Thorisson

    Match stats

    ● Groningen● Sparta Rotterdam
    Possession 61%
    39%
    Expected goals (xG) 1.22
    0.88
    Shots 12
    8
    Shots on target 0
    2
    Shots inside the box 6
    7
    Corners 7
    4
    Accurate passes 404
    250
    Saves 0
    0
    Fouls 11
    10
    Offsides 2
    1
    Yellow cards 3
    2
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Groningen4-2-3-1
    13 L. Stubljar
    21 H. Jurjus
    2 W. Prins
    7 T. Hernes
    15 E. van der Laan
    18 T. Land
    19 O. Zawada
    20 M. Seuntjens
    22 S. Bouland
    27 R. Mendes
    48 R. Kelder
    69 M. Hoekstra

    Manager: Dick Lukkien

    Sparta Rotterdam4-2-3-1
    12 S. Bakari
    13 M. de Ligt
    15 P. van Aanholt
    14 T. Velthuis
    16 P. Clement
    17 S. Ltaief
    18 J. de Guzman
    19 N. Thorisson
    21 A. Santos
    22 M. Kleijn
    20 F. Bednarek
    30 P. Kuiper

    Manager: Maurice Steijn

    Top-rated players

    Bruno Martins IndiSparta Rotterdam · 90′
    7.9
    Tobias LauritsenSparta Rotterdam · 89′ · 1 goal
    7.9
    Teo QuinteroSparta Rotterdam · 90′
    7.6
    Joël DrommelSparta Rotterdam · 90′
    7.3
    Dies JanseGroningen · 90′
    7.2
    Stije ResinkGroningen · 90′
    7.2

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?

    Groningen 0-2 Sparta Rotterdam (half-time 0-1).

    Where is Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam played?

    The match is played at Euroborg, Groningen.

    Who is the referee for Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?

    The appointed referee is Robin Hensgens, Netherlands.

    What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam?

    In their last 9 meetings: Groningen 1 wins, Sparta Rotterdam 7 wins, 1 draws.