SC Telstar 1:3 Sparta Rotterdam — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sparta Rotterdam beat SC Telstar 3-1 in the Eredivisie, taking control inside six minutes when Marvin Young opened the scoring. Nökkvi Þórisson doubled the lead early in the second half.

Young's goal came from Nökkvi Þórisson's assist in the sixth minute. Þórisson then struck from Shunsuke Mito's pass after 53 minutes, and Abdelnour Soualhia was booked in the 55th minute.

Telstar had more of the ball, with 61% possession and 424 accurate passes to Sparta's 254, but they managed only one shot on target. Sparta had 16 shots, nine on target and six big chances, while Telstar's goalkeeper made six saves.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SC Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?

SC Telstar 1-3 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie).

Who scored?

Marvin Young (6', assist Nökkvi Þórisson) for Sparta Rotterdam; Nökkvi Þórisson (53', assist Shunsuke Mito) for Sparta Rotterdam; Robin van Cruijsen (90', assist Bas Kuipers) for Sparta Rotterdam; Abdelnour Soualhia (90') for SC Telstar.

Was Sparta Rotterdam's win deserved?

Yes — Sparta Rotterdam were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in SC Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?

Yellow cards: Abdelnour Soualhia (SC Telstar); Lushendry Edward Martes (Sparta Rotterdam).

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