Shunsuke Mito leads Sparta Rotterdam to 2-0 win over FC Groningen

Sparta Rotterdam secured fifth place in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. The team of coach Maurice Steijn was 2-0 too strong for FC Groningen, thanks to two goals from Shunsuke Mito.

What happened?

The match was not very entertaining, but Sparta Rotterdam did manage to score. Mito was close twice: the first time the Japanese player shot wide, the second time Etienne Vaessen made a save.

How did the match go?

After half an hour, Groningen also showed up. Willumsson saw his attempt blocked by Bruno Martins Indi and Joël Drommel tapped a placed shot from David van der Werff out of the corner.

What are the consequences?

Sparta Rotterdam continues its upward trend, with the fifth Eredivisie win in a row; the longest streak in 53 years for the Spangenaren. Groningen has had a tougher time in the last month and drops to eighth place.

Current standings: - League standing: 10th in Eredivisie, 43 points, 12W-7D-15L from 34 games, recent form LLDLL. - Goals this season: 40 scored, 62 conceded (-22 goal difference). - Title race: 41 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. - Last result: Sparta Rotterdam 2-3 Excelsior (2026-05-17). - Recent form (last 5): 0W-1D-4L (LLLLD, most recent first); lost the last 4 games.