Sparta Rotterdam beat Zwolle, 1x2, on Saturday, on matchweek 1. Both Johnny Jansen's team and Jeroen Rijsdijk's team held their first game in the competition. Agustin Anello didn't leave the bench.
In an unfortunate moment Sam Kersten scored an own goal after 13 minutes.
After 70 minutes, Sparta Rotterdam increased their lead with a goal from Tobias Lauritsen. Lennart Thy netted the last goal after 82 minutes.
After the result Sparta Rotterdam are 7th in the table, with 3 points, while Zwolle sit 13th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Jeroen Rijsdijk's team will host Feyenoord. Meanwhile, Johnny Jansen's team visit FC Twente.
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Sam Kersten 13' (o.g.) Lennart Thy 82' | Tobias Lauritsen 70' |