De Tukkers over Sparta

De Tukkers visit to Rotterdam concluded with a 2-1 victory over Sparta thanks to Theo Janssen's goal in added time.

Certainly feeling fatigue from the mid-week match against Marseille in the UEFA Cup, Twente's energy level was low. However fortune seemed to fall their way as Sander van Gessel turned in Eljero Elia cross for an own goal after only four minutes. Serbian international Slobodan Rajković was adjudged for a hand ball thirty minutes in and Ruud Knol leveled from the spot. For the balance of the match most of the attacking aspect was that of Steve McClaren’s side however Sparta had done well and deserving of a draw. In a shocking conclusion, in added time Theo Janssen sent a speculative shot from beyond thirty-five metres that somehow evaded Sparta 'keeper Cássio and give Twente the 2-1 victory.