FTSparta Rotterdam2 - 0
VVV-Venlo Commentary:
90+4'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4'Today's attendance is 1184.
90+4'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 53%, VVV-Venlo: 47%.
90+4'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
90+3'How did he miss that? Emanuel Emegha has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
90+3'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam puts in a great cross...
90+3'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
90+3'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3'Safe hands from Thorsten Kirschbaum as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2'Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam sends a deflected cross into the box.
90+2'Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1'Good effort by Anastasios Donis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
90+1'Could be a good chance here as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
90'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'The referee shows Zinedine Machach the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90'That's a great ball by Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
89'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
89'How did he miss that? Anastasios Donis has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
89'Could be a good chance here as Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
89'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89'Emanuel Emegha of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
89'Could be a good chance here as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
88'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
88'Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
87'Emanuel Emegha is penalised for pushing Tobias Pachonik.
86'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
86'Leon Guwara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85'Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
85'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 49%, VVV-Venlo: 51%.
85'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
85'How did he miss that? Lennart Thy has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
85'Emanuel Emegha puts in a cross...
85'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84'Vito van Crooij is leaving the field to be replaced by Wassim Essanoussi in a tactical substitution.
84'POST! So nearly a goal by Deroy Duarte but his finish hits the post!
84'Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
83'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
83'CROSSBAR! A shot from Lennart Thy stings the crossbar!
83'Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
83'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
82'Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
82'Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo chips the ball into the penalty box.
82'Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81'Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
81'Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
79'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79'Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
79'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
79'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
79'The game is restarted.
79'Sven Mijnans is leaving the field to be replaced by Deroy Duarte in a tactical substitution.
78'Mario Engels is leaving the field to be replaced by Emanuel Emegha in a tactical substitution.
78'Michael Heylen is leaving the field to be replaced by Adil Auassar in a tactical substitution.
77'VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
77'Yellow card for Anastasios Donis.
77'Dangerous challenge by Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo. Tom Beugelsdijk on the receiving end of that.
76'After a tactical foul, Tom Beugelsdijk sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
76'Obstruction as Tom Beugelsdijk cuts off the run of Jafar Arias. A free-kick is awarded.
76'VVV-Venlo start a counter attack.
76'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, VVV-Venlo: 53%.
75'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75'Great vision by Kristopher Da Graca from VVV-Venlo as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
75'Great skill from Sven Mijnans as he dribbles past his opponents
74'Aaron Meijers of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
74'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
73'Laros Duarte is leaving the field to be replaced by Reda Kharchouch in a tactical substitution.
73'Leon Guwara sends a long ball upfield.
73'Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
73'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
72'Anastasios Donis sees his shot deflected off target
72'Zinedine Machach of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
72'Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
71'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70'Yellow card for Vito van Crooij.
70'Dangerous challenge by Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo. Mario Engels on the receiving end of that.
70'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, VVV-Venlo: 53%.
69'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
69'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
67'Abdou Harroui provided the assist for the goal.
67'G O O O A A A L - Bryan Smeets with the goal!
67'Abdou Harroui puts in a cross...
66'Anastasios Donis shoots from outside the box, but Maduka Okoye has it under control
66'VVV-Venlo start a counter attack.
66'Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam takes a short corner kick from the right.
66'Bryan Smeets sees his shot deflected off target
66'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
66'Abdou Harroui carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
65'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
65'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
64'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
64'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
63'Joshua John is leaving the field to be replaced by Torino Hunte in a tactical substitution.
63'Christos Donis is leaving the field to be replaced by Anastasios Donis in a tactical substitution.
63'The referee signals a free kick as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo trips Deroy Duarte
62'Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
62'Poor play by Tristan Dekker as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
62'Aaron Meijers puts in a cross...
62'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
62'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
62'Christos Donis relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
61'Tom Beugelsdijk finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by the Thorsten Kirschbaum! Corner kick...
61'Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
60'Tristan Dekker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
60'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
60'Leon Guwara shoots from outside the box, but Maduka Okoye has it under control
59'Maduka Okoye relieves the pressure with a clearance
59'Danny Post from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
59'Joshua John sees his shot deflected off target
59'Joshua John from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
59'Zinedine Machach of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
59'Some neat football here as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo plays a 1-2 with Vito van Crooij.
59'Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58'Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
58'Oh no. From a promising position Joshua John from VVV-Venlo miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
58'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
58'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58'Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
57'Sven Mijnans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
57'Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam directs a ball squarely in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum runs out to collect the ball
56'Aaron Meijers of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
56'Danny Post from VVV-Venlo is booked after several commited fouls.
56'Danny Post from VVV-Venlo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Laros Duarte
55'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
55'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leon Guwara
54'Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53'Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
53'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
53'That's a great ball by Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
52'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
52'Sven Mijnans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52'Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
51'The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Aaron Meijers
51'Zinedine Machach is penalised for pushing Deroy Duarte.
50'A chance opens up as Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo successfully finds a team mate in the area...
50'Could be a good chance here as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
50'Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49'Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49'Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
49'Leon Guwara sends a long ball upfield.
49'The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
47'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
47'VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
46'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
46'Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam sends an effort wide of target
46'Lennart Thy of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
46'Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
46'Yahcuroo Roemer is leaving the field to be replaced by Zinedine Machach in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+1'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
45+1'Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
45'Yellow card for Bryan Smeets.
45'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joshua John
45'Danny Post from VVV-Venlo makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
44'Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum comes out to smother the ball.
44'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
44'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43'Aaron Meijers is penalised for pushing Joshua John.
43'VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
43'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
43'Joshua John from VVV-Venlo sends an effort wide of target
43'Yahcuroo Roemer of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
41'Aaron Meijers provided the assist for the goal.
41'GOAL! - Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.
41'Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41'Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
41'Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
40'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
40'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
40'Laros Duarte goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
39'The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Lennart Thy
38'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38'Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
38'Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
37'Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'Good effort by Mario Engels as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
36'Aaron Meijers puts in a cross...
36'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
35'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
35'Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
35'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
34'Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'Joshua John puts in a cross...
34'Aaron Meijers relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
33'Dangerous challenge by Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam. Christos Donis on the receiving end of that.
33'VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
32'The ref blows his whistle. Yahcuroo Roemer charged Mario Engels from behind and it's a free-kick
31'Bryan Smeets is penalised for pushing Leon Guwara.
31'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31'Tristan Dekker relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Mario Engels swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
30'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
30'Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Abdou Harroui swings in a cross from the free kick.
29'The referee signals a free kick as Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo trips Dirk Abels
28'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
28'That's a great ball by Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
28'Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27'Laros Duarte of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
27'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27'Laros Duarte shoots from outside the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum has it under control
27'Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
26'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
26'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
25'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
24'Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum comes out to smother the ball.
24'Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23'Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
23'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
23'Great vision by Kristopher Da Graca from VVV-Venlo as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
22'Laros Duarte of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
22'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21'Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
21'Leon Guwara puts in a cross...
20'Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
20'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
20'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
19'Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
18'Bryan Smeets is penalised for pushing Danny Post.
18'Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
17'Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo is ruled offside.
17'Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
16'Tom Beugelsdijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
16'Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
16'Kristopher Da Graca sends a long ball upfield.
16'VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
15'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15'Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
14'Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
14'A player from VVV-Venlo takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
14'Danger averted there as Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam clears the danger with a good tackle
14'Yahcuroo Roemer from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14'VVV-Venlo is having a good opportunity to score.
13'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
13'Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
13'Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
13'Joshua John puts in a cross...
12'Good effort by Lennart Thy as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
12'Mario Engels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
12'Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
11'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
11'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
11'Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'Mario Engels puts in a cross...
11'Bryan Smeets of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
11'Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam takes a short corner kick from the right.
11'Tristan Dekker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
10'Michael Heylen sends a long ball upfield.
10'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 41%, VVV-Venlo: 59%.
9'VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
9'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8'The referee signals a free kick as Michael Heylen from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
8'Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8'Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
7'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6'The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
5'Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 55%, VVV-Venlo: 45%.
5'Yahcuroo Roemer from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'Joshua John puts in a cross...
5'Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
4'Goal kick for VVV-Venlo.
4'Danger! Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
3'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3'Abdou Harroui tests Thorsten Kirschbaum with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
3'Mario Engels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
3'Danny Post from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
3'Laros Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
2'The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
2'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
2'Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo sends an effort wide of target
1'Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'VVV-Venlo kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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