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90+6'Both teams could have won today but Sparta Rotterdam just managed to carve out the victory
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Today's attendance is 20400.
90+6'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 65%, Sparta Rotterdam: 35%.
90+5'Cyril Ngonge takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
90+4'Yellow card for Michael Heylen.
90+4'Dangerous challenge by Michael Heylen from Sparta Rotterdam. Michael de Leeuw on the receiving end of that.
90+4'Joeri de Kamps relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4'Laros Duarte puts in a cross...
90+4'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen tries a long distance effort. The shot is helped on by an awkward deflection but Maduka Okoye is alert and saves it.
90+2'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
90+2'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2'Dirk Abels is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy van Mullem in a tactical substitution.
90+2'Sven Mijnans is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael Heylen in a tactical substitution.
90+1'Adil Auassar relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1'Laros Duarte puts in a cross...
90+1'Arno Verschueren relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
90+1'Great defending by Joeri de Kamps from Sparta Rotterdam to prevent his team conceding a goal.
90+1'Great skill from Laros Duarte as he dribbles past his opponents
90'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
90'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
90'The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 64%, Sparta Rotterdam: 36%.
90'Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Marin Sverko
89'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
88'Yellow card for Vito van Crooij.
88'Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Neraysho Kasanwirjo
88'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
88'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
87'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
87'Mohamed El Hankouri is leaving the field to be replaced by Marin Sverko in a tactical substitution.
87'A chance presents itself to Cyril Ngonge from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
86'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
86'A shot by Laros Duarte is blocked.
86'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
86'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
86'Riza Durmisi relieves the pressure with a clearance
85'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
85'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, Sparta Rotterdam: 37%.
85'The game is restarted.
84'Aaron Meijers is injured and is replaced by Riza Durmisi.
84'Aaron Meijers is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83'FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
82'The referee signals a free kick as Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen trips Lennart Thy
82'Great defending by Maduka Okoye from Sparta Rotterdam to prevent his team conceding a goal.
82'Joergen Strand Larsen has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
82'Michael de Leeuw of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
81'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, Sparta Rotterdam: 37%.
80'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
80'Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
80'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
79'Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joeri de Kamps
79'Maduka Okoye relieves the pressure with a clearance
79'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
78'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
78'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
77'Mohamed El Hankouri provided the assist for the goal.
77'G O O O O A A A L - Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen heads the ball from close range into the net.
76'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
76'Adil Auassar relieves the pressure with a clearance
76'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
76'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
75'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Sparta Rotterdam: 39%.
75'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
74'A chance presents itself to Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
74'Laros Duarte swings in a cross from the free kick.
74'The referee signals a free kick as Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam trips Mohamed El Hankouri
73'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
73'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
72'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
72'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
72'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
71'Adil Auassar relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
70'Vito van Crooij is penalised for pushing Daniel van Kaam.
70'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Sparta Rotterdam: 39%.
69'Younes Namli is leaving the field to be replaced by Tom Beugelsdijk in a tactical substitution.
69'Mohamed El Hankouri is penalised for pushing Younes Namli.
68'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
68'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
68'Sven Mijnans relieves the pressure with a clearance
68'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
67'Aaron Meijers relieves the pressure with a clearance
67'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
66'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
66'Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
66'Daleho Irandust is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael de Leeuw in a tactical substitution.
65'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Sparta Rotterdam: 39%.
65'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
65'Cyril Ngonge puts in a cross...
64'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64'Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel van Kaam
64'Joeri de Kamps sends a long ball upfield.
64'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
63'Romano Postema from FC Groningen heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
63'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
63'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
61'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
61'Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
61'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
60'FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
60'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam sends an effort wide of target
60'Younes Namli of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
60'Great skill from Younes Namli as he dribbles past his opponents
59'A shot by Younes Namli is blocked.
59'Could be a good chance here as Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
59'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
59'Neraysho Kasanwirjo relieves the pressure with a clearance
59'Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
59'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
58'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
57'Younes Namli provided the assist for the goal.
57'G O O O A A A L - Lennart Thy scores with the left foot!
57'Younes Namli puts in a cross...
56'Joeri de Kamps relieves the pressure with a clearance
56'Mike te Wierik puts in a cross...
55'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
55'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
54'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
54'A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
54'The game is restarted.
54'Vito van Crooij is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
54'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
53'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
52'Yellow card for Joergen Strand Larsen.
52'The ref blows his whistle. Joergen Strand Larsen charged Bart Vriends from behind and it's a free-kick
52'Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51'FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
51'Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam sends an effort wide of target
51'Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
51'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
50'The referee signals a free kick as Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam trips Neraysho Kasanwirjo
50'The referee signals a free kick as Daniel van Kaam from FC Groningen trips Aaron Meijers
50'Peter Leeuwenburgh relieves the pressure with a clearance
50'Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
49'Joergen Strand Larsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
49'Vito van Crooij swings in a cross from the free kick.
48'Mike te Wierik is penalised for pushing Younes Namli.
47'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46'The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen trips Adil Auassar
46'Bart van Hintum is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel van Kaam in a tactical substitution.
46'Tomas Suslov is leaving the field to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge in a tactical substitution.
46'Paulos Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Romano Postema in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+4'The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+4'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, Sparta Rotterdam: 38%.
45+3'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3'Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
45+3'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2'Lennart Thy relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
45+2'Bart Vriends clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1'A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
45'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, Sparta Rotterdam: 39%.
44'Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
43'Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
43'Younes Namli puts in a cross...
43'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
42'The referee signals a free kick as Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam trips Laros Duarte
42'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41'Joeri de Kamps relieves the pressure with a clearance
41'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
41'Adil Auassar clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
41'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
41'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41'Aaron Meijers relieves the pressure with a clearance
40'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
40'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
40'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
40'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
39'Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
38'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
38'Daleho Irandust from FC Groningen sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
38'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
37'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
37'Tomas Suslov goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
36'Joeri de Kamps from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tomas Suslov
36'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
35'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, Sparta Rotterdam: 41%.
35'Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
35'Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
34'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
34'Mike te Wierik sends a long ball upfield.
33'A shot by Tomas Suslov is blocked.
33'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
33'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
32'Mohamed El Hankouri tests Maduka Okoye with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
31'Adil Auassar relieves the pressure with a clearance
31'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
30'A shot by Bjorn Meijer is blocked.
30'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
30'FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
30'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, Sparta Rotterdam: 47%.
29'Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
29'Could be a good chance here as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
29'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
28'Sparta Rotterdam plays a short goal kick.
28'Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
28'Sparta Rotterdam plays a short goal kick.
27'Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
27'Daleho Irandust from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
27'Bart van Hintum sends a long ball upfield.
26'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
26'Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25'Paulos Abraham relieves the pressure with a clearance
25'Younes Namli swings in a cross from the free kick.
25'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 52%, Sparta Rotterdam: 48%.
25'The referee signals a free kick as Laros Duarte from FC Groningen trips Joeri de Kamps
24'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24'Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
24'Paulos Abraham puts in a cross...
24'Daleho Irandust from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24'Could be a good chance here as Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
23'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20'Younes Namli provided the assist for the goal.
20'G O O O A A A L - Arno Verschueren scores with the right foot!
20'Could be a good chance here as Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
20'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 52%, Sparta Rotterdam: 48%.
19'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19'Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
18'Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
18'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
18'Sparta Rotterdam plays a short goal kick.
17'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'Laros Duarte from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
17'A shot from Neraysho Kasanwirjo goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
16'Adil Auassar relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
16'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'Bjorn Meijer puts in a cross...
16'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
16'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 54%, Sparta Rotterdam: 46%.
16'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15'The game is restarted.
14'Aaron Meijers is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
13'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
13'Bjorn Meijer relieves the pressure with a clearance
13'Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the left.
12'Mike te Wierik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12'Aaron Meijers puts in a cross...
12'Could be a good chance here as Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12'Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
10'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
10'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, Sparta Rotterdam: 47%.
10'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
9'FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
9'Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
8'Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Aaron Meijers puts in a cross...
8'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8'Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8'Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
6'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
6'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5'Younes Namli from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'Great skill from Younes Namli as he dribbles past his opponents
5'Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
5'Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, Sparta Rotterdam: 47%.
4'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
4'FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3'Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
3'Younes Namli of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
3'Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam takes a short corner kick from the left.
2'A shot by Sven Mijnans is blocked.
2'Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2'Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2'Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
1'Mike te Wierik sends a long ball upfield.
1'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1'FC Groningen kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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