Decisive figure inspires Sparta Rotterdam past Groningen | OneFootball

Shunsuke Mito struck in the 55th minute to set Sparta Rotterdam on their way, and the hosts beat Groningen 2-0. The forward's brace crowned an industrious display.

Breaking at pace, Mito swept a right-footed effort from outside the box into the bottom right after Ayoni Santos released him (55.).

He kept driving transitions and later teed up Teo Quintero, whose effort was parried by Etienne Vaessen (84.).

Mito then sealed it with a left-footed finish into the roof of the net from the centre, converting Mike Kleijn's pass (90.).

He finished with five attempts, three on target, three successful dribbles and 11 possession regains, plus two tackles won, underlining how his pressing and counter threat tilted the game.

Sparta Rotterdam rise from sixth to fifth and visit Fortuna Sittard next. Groningen drop from seventh to eighth and host PSV next.