Sparta secured a 3-0 victory over Telstar, ending the latter's strong start to the season. The match in Nijmegen saw Sparta capitalize on a dominant first half and a late goal from Robin van Cruijsen to claim the win. Telstar, who had previously won two matches this season, had to leave empty-handed. The first goal came after six minutes, when Marvin Young sent the ball into the far corner of Ronald Koeman Jr.'s goal. Sparta had several chances to double their lead in the first half, but Koeman kept his team in the game with spectacular saves. In the second half, Nokkvi Thorisson put Sparta ahead after a solo run by Shunsuke Mito. Telstar had one last chance via Abdelnour Soualhia, who scored with a keepy-up, but time was almost up. Robin van Cruijsen sealed the win with a late goal after a delayed corner, deciding the match.