Decisive figure guides Feyenoord past Sparta Rotterdam

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·9 August 2026

Decisive figure guides Feyenoord past Sparta Rotterdam

Luciano Valente decided the game in the 35th minute with a low finish, giving Feyenoord a 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam.

Taking Gjivai Zechiël's pass, Valente swept a right-footed shot into the bottom left from the centre of the box (35.).

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After the restart he released Ayase Ueda with a through ball that forced a save (46.). Moments later he drew another stop from Filip Bednarek with a firm effort from the middle of the area (48.).

He finished with three attempts, two on target, four chances created and 31 successful final third passes, underlining how he linked Feyenoord's play in advanced areas.

That steady supply between the lines kept Sparta Rotterdam chasing, while Feyenoord controlled the key phases through Valente's positioning and passing rhythm.

Feyenoord host Go Ahead Eagles next. Sparta Rotterdam travel to Telstar.