Thursday 5th of November 1959 kl 14:15: Europacupen, round 2
IFK Göteborg – Sparta Rotterdam

3 – 1
(1 – 0)

On Thursday 5th of November 1959, in what was the second game ever between the two teams, IFK Göteborg welcomed Sparta Rotterdam in Europacupen's 2nd round, in front of 6 881 in attendance at Gamla Ullevi (1916). The game ended in a comfortable victory for IFK Göteborg: 3-1, after a half time lead of 1-0. IFK Göteborg's goals scored by Ove Helmér, Owe Ohlsson and Nils Johansson.