Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II Highlights - October 17, 2026

Sparta Rotterdam beat Willem II 3-2 in Eredivisie on October 17, 2026. The match was played at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.

Jens Toornstra (39'), Lushendry Martes (50'), Milan Zonneveld (57') scored for Sparta Rotterdam.

Tonny Vilhena (17'), Uriel Van Aalst (68') scored for Willem II.

At kick-off Sparta Rotterdam stood in position 14 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Willem II went into the game in position 18, on 2 points. They had won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 in their previous five.

Jaden Slory shot wide for Willem II on 5 minutes. A block denied Finn Stam on 11 minutes.

Soon after, Tonny Vilhena could not find the target for Willem II (14'). Tonny Vilhena found the net for Willem II (17').

Bas Kuipers forced a save for Sparta Rotterdam on 24 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Robin Van Cruijsen’s effort (24').

Jens Toornstra put one away for Sparta Rotterdam (39'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Finn Stam of Willem II on 41 minutes.

Lushendry Martes tested the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam (42').

After the break, Lushendry Martes sent an effort off target for Sparta Rotterdam (48').

Marvin Young forced a save for Sparta Rotterdam on 50 minutes. Soon after, Lushendry Martes scored for Sparta Rotterdam on 50 minutes.

Jaden Slory shot wide for Willem II on 51 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Uriel Van Aalst’s effort (54').

Milan Zonneveld could not find the target for Sparta Rotterdam (56').

Moments later, Milan Zonneveld scored for Sparta Rotterdam on 57 minutes after a pass from Jens Toornstra.

Vito van Crooij picked out Uriel Van Aalst, who scored for Willem II (68'). Soon after, Vito van Crooij was booked for Willem II (70').

The referee cautioned Lushendry Martes of Sparta Rotterdam on 70 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Thomas Verheydt tested the goalkeeper for Willem II (73').

Robin Van Cruijsen forced a save for Sparta Rotterdam on 76 minutes. Substitutions: Sparta Rotterdam 3, Willem II 5.

Willem II controlled 50.8% of possession. Sparta Rotterdam had 22 shots with 8 on target, while Willem II had 13 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Sparta Rotterdam 2, Willem II 5. Corners: Sparta Rotterdam 3, Willem II 4.

Willem II completed the most passes, 395 in total at 74.2% accuracy. The referee produced 8 yellow cards.