Sparta Rotterdam continued their strong start to the Eredivisie season with a convincing 3-0 away victory over Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer. A brilliant strike from Pelle Clement, along with goals from Tobias Lauritsen and Teo Quintero, sealed the win. The Eagles, meanwhile, remain without a victory this season.
Clement’s wonder goal changes the game.
The turning point came in the 36th minute, when Sparta combined beautifully: a sharp pass from Mitchell van Bergen, a clever backheel from Lauritsen, and a thunderous finish from Clement. At that moment, Go Ahead had just begun to look dangerous, but the Rotterdam side struck first with style.
Earlier, Sparta had already come close. Van Bergen nearly punished a defensive slip by Joris Kramer, but Go Ahead goalkeeper Jari de Busser denied him. Lauritsen thought he had scored soon after, but his effort was ruled offside.
Go Ahead responded with chances of their own. Evert Linthorst and Mats Deijl tested Sparta keeper Joël Drommel, who also saved a fierce attempt from Mathis Suray. But Clement’s strike gave Sparta the lead before the break.
Lauritsen and Quintero seal the deal.l
After the restart, Sparta doubles its advantage on the hour mark. Right-back Shurandy Sambo delivered a low cross that Lauritsen calmly slotted home, netting for the second week in succession.
Go Ahead Eagles were handed a lifeline when referee Robin Hensgens awarded a penalty for handball against Joshua Kitolano. Captain Mats Deijl stepped up but saw his spot-kick saved by Drommel. Moments later, Oskar Sivertsen also missed a golden chance to reduce the deficit.
With the home side’s hopes fading, Sparta substitute Teo Quintero struck late to make it 3-0, confirming a commanding victory for the visitors.
Key takeaways
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Final score: Go Ahead Eagles 0-3 Sparta Rotterdam
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Goals: Clement (36’), Lauritsen (60’), Quintero (late)
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Man of the Match: Pelle Clement – stunning opening goal
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Go Ahead Eagles: Still without a win in the Eredivisie 2025/26 season
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