Late match-winner propels Heerenveen against Sparta Rotterdam | OneFootball

Luuk Brouwers decided it in the 82nd minute with a right-footed finish from a tight angle, as Heerenveen beat Sparta Rotterdam 2-1. The substitute struck with his only attempt to settle an even game.

Arriving on the right, Brouwers squeezed a low effort into the middle (82.), doubling the lead at a crucial moment and applying the touch that ultimately separated the sides.

From there he helped see it out, adding two clearances and winning an aerial duel as the visitors pushed with a stream of late crosses.

In just 13 minutes Brouwers delivered one shot, one on target and one goal, plus two possession regains and eight touches, completing three of four passes. A compact, high-impact cameo.

Fresh energy in midfield let him attack the right channel for the decisive strike and then steady the closing stages for Heerenveen.

Heerenveen rise from 10th to 8th and visit Excelsior next. Sparta Rotterdam host PEC Zwolle next.