On matchday 4, the game between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC on Friday ended in a draw, 1x1. In this competition, both teams came from a win.
The first-half ended without any goals.
The opening goal was scored by Dirk Proper after 56 minutes. With 70 minutes on the clock, Rober González saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Joshua Kitolano netted the last goal in the 81st minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Sparta Rotterdam are 1st in the table, with 8 points, while NEC sit 10th place, with 4 points. With regard to the next fixture, Jeroen Rijsdijk's team visit AZ Alkmaar. Meanwhile, Rogier Meijer's team will play away against PSV.
| Sparta Rotterdam | NEC | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 74 | Total Passes | 41 | 8 |
| 7 | 65 | Passes Completed | 34 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Saves | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
