Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Rotterdam

Excelsior made the short trip across Rotterdam count, stunning Sparta Rotterdam 2-3 at Het Kasteel on the final day of the Eredivisie season. The game had everything — an own goal, a frantic five-minute spell of goals, and a late sting in the tail. Giannino Vianello set an unhappy tone for the hosts by turning into his own net in the 14th minute, gifting Excelsior an early lead. Arthur Zagré doubled it right after the break (50'), but Sparta quickly hit back through Ayoni Santos (53'). Noah Naujoks killed off the comeback with a clinical header in the 62nd minute, and although Milan Zonneveld made it 2-3 deep in stoppage time, it was merely a consolation. Sparta Rotterdam end the campaign 10th, their European playoff hopes dashed. Excelsior, finishing 13th, sign off with a feel-good derby result to close out the season.