Sparta Rotterdam cruised into the next round of the KNVB Cup with a convincing 4-1 away win over Willem II on December 19, 2025. The match result was a dominant display from the Eredivisie side against their second-tier opponents. Sparta took control early, scoring twice in the opening twenty minutes to quiet the home crowd. Willem II pulled a goal back before halftime to offer a glimmer of hope, but Sparta extinguished it with two more goals in the second period. This comprehensive victory underscores the gulf in class between the divisions and keeps Sparta Rotterdam's cup dreams alive for another round.