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Eredivisie Roundup: Sparta Rotterdam Edges FC Utrecht 2-1

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Sparta Rotterdam secured a 2-1 win over FC Utrecht, handing Utrecht their first loss of the season. Joshua Kitolano's stunning curling effort gave Sparta the lead, while Dani de Wit equalized for Utrecht from a corner kick. 


Sparta sealed the win in the 87th minute when Mike van der Hoorn's handball in the box gave them a...


Eredivisie Roundup


FC Utrecht suffered their first loss of the season in the second round of the Eredivisie. The team struggled to find their footing, ultimately conceding defeat. This loss brings their record to zero wins, one loss, and one draw, with three points on the table still within reach.


Sparta Rotterdam Edges FC Utrecht 2-1

FC Utrecht suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Sparta Rotterdam in a thrilling match. The visitors took the lead through Joshua Kitolano's stunning curling effort, which found the top-right corner of the goal. Utrecht struggled to create chances in the first half but showed improvement after the break, eventually equalizing through Dani de Wit's header from a corner kick.




Sparta sealed the win in the 87th minute when Mike van der Hoorn's handball in the box gave them a penalty, which Tobias Lauritsen converted to hand Sparta their first win of the 2025/26 season


FC Volendam Holds AZ to 2-2 Draw

FC Volendam secured their first point of the campaign in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Conference League hopefuls AZ Alkmaar at the Kras Stadion. The match saw both teams create scoring opportunities, with FC Volendam's Aurelio Oehlers netting the opening goal after a cross from Ozan Kokcu. This was set up by Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, who passed the ball to Gibson Yah, showcasing the team's attacking prowess.




AZ Alkmaar quickly responded to the setback, equalizing just nine minutes later through Ibrahim Sadiq's header from a Sven Mijnans cross. The draw highlights the competitive nature of the Eredivisie, with both teams demonstrating their skills. Notably, AZ Alkmaar dominated possession with 68% of the ball, while FC Volendam managed to capitalize on their chances.


Troy Parrott's pinpoint shot in the 56th minute gave AZ the initial lead, thanks to a brilliant pass from Kees Smit. This marked Parrott's ninth goal of the season. Despite dominating possession in the first half, AZ struggled to maintain their advantage.


FC Volendam staged a comeback, with former Chelsea defender Xavier Mbuyamba scoring a crucial header from a corner kick. AZ's Owusu-Oduro also had a misstep, missing the ball entirely. This disappointing result may impact AZ's confidence ahead of their UEFA Conference League play-off match against Levski Sofia in Bulgaria.


FC Volendam's next match is the Fisherman's Derby against Telstar, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, at 8:00 PM local time, although the kick-off time is listed as 20:00 WAT or 21:00 CET in different sources, with the match taking place at Rabobank IJmond Stadion.


NAC Breda Edges Fortuna Sittard 2-1

Lewis Holtby made an instant impact in his NAC Breda debut, scoring the opening goal in their 2-1 win over Fortuna Sittard. The 34-year-old German midfielder, who joined NAC earlier this week, brought much-needed experience to the team's midfield and wasted no time in making his presence felt. Holtby smashed the ball into the goal from close range, giving NAC the lead after 23 minutes.


NAC Breda's win showcased their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, with Holtby's goal setting the tone for the match. Fortuna Sittard's inability to equalize until later in the game highlighted NAC's defensive resilience. The victory could boost NAC Breda's confidence as they look to climb the league table.




NAC Breda secured their first win since January, thanks in part to the brilliance of German mastermind set-up for Juha Talvitie's goal. Talvitie scored a stunning 2-0 lead in the 57th minute with a top-corner effort that left the goalkeeper rooted.


Despite Fortuna's push, NAC held on for the win.


NAC's next challenge is an away game against NEC Nijmegen, who have won both of their opening Eredivisie matches.


Ajax Held to 2-2 Draw by Go Ahead Eagles

Title hopefuls Ajax dropped their first points of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against reigning KNVB Beker winners Go Ahead Eagles. The match was a spectacular encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. For the full details and analysis of the game, check out our comprehensive match report.


PSV Secures 2-0 Win Over FC Twente

Reigning champions PSV dominated FC Twente, securing a 2-0 victory in a match marred by Alassane Plea's concerning knee injury. For an in-depth analysis of the game and PSV's performance, read our full match report.
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