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Netherlands round-up: Sparta survival fight continues

Monday, May 13, 2002

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Sparta Rotterdam defeated city rivals SC Excelsior to remain unbeaten in the play-offs.

Ousmane Sanou scored the only goal of the game as Sparta Rotterdam defeated city rivals SC Excelsior to remain unbeaten in the Dutch promotion/relegation play-offs.

Sparta second
The Burkina Faso international scored with 20 minutes to go to put Frank Rijkaard's side second in the Group B table. ADO Den Haag top the group on goal difference, with Excelsior in third and FC Volendam in fourth.

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