Match Report
Excelsior won 3-2 against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. Before the match, Sparta Rotterdam were 9th in the Eredivisie table with Excelsior in 16th. Excelsior have the edge in previous meetings (2013–2026), with 6 wins from 11 games. Sparta Rotterdam had scored 35 goals this season (1.3 per game), Excelsior had 29 (1.0 per game). Sparta Rotterdam's goals came from Ayoni Santos (53'), Milan Zonneveld (90'); Excelsior scored through Arthur Zagré (50'), Noah Naujoks (62'). Match stats: possession 53%-47%, shots 18-16, on target 5-4, corners 5-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Sparta Rotterdam: Ayoni Santos (53'), Milan Zonneveld (90') · Excelsior: Arthur Zagré (50'), Noah Naujoks (62')
Key stats
Possession: Sparta Rotterdam 53% · Excelsior 47% · Total shots: 18-16 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 5-2