Sparta Rotterdam defeated Telstar 1-0 on Friday evening, according to multiple Dutch outlets including AD.nl, NOS, and NU.nl. The match, played at Telstar's home ground, saw Sparta claim their first away win in the Eredivisie since late January.
The decisive goal came from Thórisson, who scored against his former club, as reported by Voetbal International. AD.nl noted that the second half produced significant action, with both teams hitting the woodwork on multiple occasions. NOS reported that both sides struck the frame of the goal within a short period, preventing what could have been additional goals.
According to De Telegraaf, the result leaves Telstar level on points with the league leaders, though Sparta currently holds a better position in the standings. The match was part of Friday's Eredivisie slate, with PSV scheduled to play on Saturday.
The win marks a notable turnaround for Sparta, who had struggled to secure results on the road for the better part of seven months. The narrow margin of victory underscores how close the contest was, with Telstar pushing for an equalizer in the closing stages.
For Telstar, the defeat means they remain competitive at the top of the table despite the loss. For Sparta, the three points provide momentum as they look to build on this result in upcoming fixtures.
The Eredivisie continues on Saturday, with PSV among the teams in action.
