Sparta Rotterdam suffered a disappointing loss in the KNVB Cup match against FC Volendam, ending with a score of 1-2. The match took place at Sparta's stadium and was an exciting battle for a spot in the quarter-finals. In the thirteenth minute, Brandley Kuwas opened the scoring for FC Volendam after a brilliant play and cross from Aurelio Oehlers. However, Sparta Rotterdam fought back with a goal from Ayoni Santos in the 32nd minute, marking his first goal for the first team of the Rotterdammers. Despite the equalizer, Sparta Rotterdam could not turn the match around. In the second half, a penalty for Sparta Rotterdam seemed possible, but the VAR overturned the decision. Ultimately, it was Mühren who scored the winning goal for FC Volendam in the closing stages. The club will now have to wait to see who their opponent will be in the next round of the KNVB Cup.