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Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht Draw in Thrilling Match at Stadion Galgenwaard
Utrecht, Netherlands – Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht played out a 1-1 draw in a captivating match at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Tuesday, May 14th, 2025, in the 33rd round of the Eredivisie. The game was characterized by balanced possession (54% for Sparta and 46% for Utrecht), although a significant difference in shots on target was evident.
Sparta Rotterdam took the lead early, with T. Lauritsen scoring in the 12th minute. Utrecht responded with a goal from P. Aaronson in the 36th minute, leveling the score before halftime. Sparta had a chance to regain the lead, but a goal by M. Nassoh was disallowed for handball in the 62nd minute. Despite Utrecht’s significantly higher shot count (31 to Sparta’s 9), both teams had similar shots on target (9 for Utrecht and 4 for Sparta). Utrecht dominated in corner kicks (11-0). The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a thrilling encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. It is noteworthy that the only card of the match was a yellow card to M. van der Hoorn of Utrecht in the 90th minute.
Substitutions utrecht: at minute 71 A. Blake came in and Y. Cathline went out., at minute 86 V. Jensen came in and M. Rodriguez went out., at minute 86 J. Toornstra came in and O. Fraulo went out.
Substitutions sparta rotterdam: at minute 85 P. van Aanholt came in and M. Kleijn went out., at minute 86 S. Mito came in and M. van Bergen went out., at minute 90 J. Kitolano came in and P. Clement went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Utrecht
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Sparta Rotterdam
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