Willem II 1-5 Sparta Rotterdam
Updated
Sparta Rotterdam won: Willem II 1-5 Sparta Rotterdam in the KNVB Cup (Round 2) on Thu, 18 Dec 2025 at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg. Willem II goals: Raffael Behounek 48'. Sparta Rotterdam goals: Shunsuke Mito 21', Shunsuke Mito 39', Nökkvi Thorisson 57', Lance Duijvestijn 79', Tobias Lauritsen 88' (pen). Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Shunsuke Mito (9.3).
Match report
Sparta Rotterdam rout Willem II 5-1
Sparta Rotterdam ran riot against Willem II 5-1 away from home at Koning Willem II Stadion on Thursday 18 December in the KNVB Cup.
Shunsuke Mito put Sparta Rotterdam ahead on 21' (0-1), added another on 39' (0-2), Raffael Behounek pulled one back for Willem II on 48' (1-2), Nökkvi Thorisson made it 1-3 on 57', Lance Duijvestijn made it 1-4 on 79' and Tobias Lauritsen made it 1-5 from the penalty spot on 88'.
Willem II had 37% of the ball, shots were 15-17 (8-8 on target).
Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,500. Referee: Alex Bos.
Match stats
| Willem II | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 35 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 263 (80%) | 490 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 15 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 11 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Willem II (4-3-3): Thomas Didillon, Alessandro Ciranni, Raffael Behounek, Finn Stam, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Anass Zarrouk, Gijs Besselink, Uriel van Aalst, Nick Doodeman, Devin Haen, Samuel Bamba
Sparta Rotterdam (4-2-3-1): Filip Bednarek, Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Teo Quintero, Mike Kleijn, Jens Toornstra, Pelle Clement, Ayoub Oufkir, Lance Duijvestijn, Shunsuke Mito, Nökkvi Thorisson
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam)
- 39' · Goal · Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam)
- 48' · Goal · Raffael Behounek (Willem II)
- 57' · Goal · Nökkvi Thorisson (Sparta Rotterdam)
- 79' · Goal · Lance Duijvestijn (Sparta Rotterdam)
- 88' · Goal · Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta Rotterdam)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2016: Willem II 3, draws 2, Sparta Rotterdam 7.
Questions
Who won Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Sparta Rotterdam won, 1-5 (KNVB Cup) on Thu, 18 Dec 2025.
When and where is Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Thu, 18 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg, KNVB Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam?
In 12 league meetings since 2016: Willem II 3 wins, 2 draws, Sparta Rotterdam 7 wins (goals 17-23).