FT Sparta Rotterdam 3 - 1
Fortuna Sittard
Commentary:
90+7' Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Sparta Rotterdam with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 44%, Fortuna Sittard: 56%.
90+7' Samy Baghdadi from Fortuna Sittard passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+7' Mats Seuntjens sends a long ball upfield.
90+6' Laurent Jans from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but Yanick van Osch comes out to smother the ball.
90+5' Deroy Duarte hand-balls.
90+5' Emanuel Emegha from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ivo Pinto
90+5' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, Fortuna Sittard: 54%.
90+5' Bassala Sambou from Fortuna Sittard is ruled offside.
90+4' Zian Flemming sends a long ball upfield.
90+4' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Toshio Lake hand-balls.
90+3' Mats Seuntjens puts in a cross...
90+3' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Emanuel Emegha is penalised for pushing Deroy Duarte.
90+3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' A shot by Lennart Thy is blocked.
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the right.
90+1' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
90' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, Fortuna Sittard: 53%.
90' Samy Baghdadi from Fortuna Sittard sends an effort wide of target
90' Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard directs a ball squarely in the box.
90' Toshio Lake of Fortuna Sittard passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Fortuna Sittard is trying to create something here.
89' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
88' Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
88' Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the left.
88' Toshio Lake from Fortuna Sittard tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' Adil Auassar from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
87' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
87' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam sends an effort wide of target
87' Could be a good chance here as Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
86' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' The game is restarted.
85' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, Fortuna Sittard: 52%.
85' Mohammed Osman is leaving the field to be replaced by Giannis Masouras in a tactical substitution.
85' Michael Pinto is injured and is replaced by Kenzo Goudmijn.
84' It doesn't look good here as Michael Pinto is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
83' Michael Pinto 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' Dangerous challenge by Nigel Lonwijk from Fortuna Sittard. Michael Pinto on the receiving end of that.
82' Sparta Rotterdam is having a good opportunity to score.
81' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, Fortuna Sittard: 53%.
80' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
80' Emanuel Emegha goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
80' Tom Beugelsdijk from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball to a team mate.
80' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball to a team mate.
79' Laurent Jans from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
79' The game is restarted.
79' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
79' A shot from Lennart Thy goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
79' Michael Pinto from Sparta Rotterdam directs a ball squarely in the box.
79' Aaron Meijers of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Laurent Jans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Safe hands from Yanick van Osch as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Michael Pinto puts in a cross...
77' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Zian Flemming puts in a cross...
76' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
75' Bryan Smeets is leaving the field to be replaced by Laurent Jans in a tactical substitution.
75' Vito van Crooij is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Meijers in a tactical substitution.
74' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
73' Bryan Smeets provided the assist for the goal.
73' G O O O A A A L - Emanuel Emegha scores with the left foot!73' CHANCE! Emanuel Emegha finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
73' Emanuel Emegha from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73' Bryan Smeets carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
73' Samy Baghdadi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
72' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Emil Hansson puts in a cross...
71' Toshio Lake from Fortuna Sittard passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
71' The game is restarted.
71' Mickael Tirpan is injured and is replaced by Nigel Lonwijk.
70' It doesn't look good here as Mickael Tirpan is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
70' Mickael Tirpan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, Fortuna Sittard: 54%.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Emil Hansson puts in a cross...
69' Tesfaldet Tekie is leaving the field to be replaced by Samy Baghdadi in a tactical substitution.
68' Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
67' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Toshio Lake from Fortuna Sittard is ruled offside.
67' Could be a good chance here as Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Adil Auassar
66' Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Emil Hansson puts in a cross...
65' The referee signals a free kick as Michael Pinto from Sparta Rotterdam trips Emil Hansson
65' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
65' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
65' A chance presents itself to Bart Vriends from Sparta Rotterdam but his header goes wide
65' Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the left.
64' Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Zian Flemming commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
63' Reckless challenge there. Zian Flemming commits a rough foul on Mohammed Osman
63' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Sven Mijnans is leaving the field to be replaced by Emanuel Emegha in a tactical substitution.
62' Toshio Lake from Fortuna Sittard directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
61' Good effort by Ivo Pinto as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the left.
61' Bart Vriends clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Oh no. From a promising position Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
60' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
60' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
60' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
60' That's a great ball by Zian Flemming from Fortuna Sittard. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
60' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
60' Toshio Lake sends a long ball upfield.
59' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
58' Ivo Pinto relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
57' A shot from Vito van Crooij goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
57' Dirk Abels swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Sven Mijnans
56' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Lennart Thy
55' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
54' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Zian Flemming swings in a cross from the free kick.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Mickael Tirpan
51' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Mohammed Osman
51' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
49' Toshio Lake provided the assist for the goal.
49' G O O O A A A L - Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!49' Toshio Lake of Fortuna Sittard passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Toshio Lake sends a long ball upfield.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam trips Ivo Pinto
49' The referee signals a free kick as Adil Auassar from Sparta Rotterdam trips Zian Flemming
48' A shot by Sven Mijnans is blocked.
48' Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
48' Great skill from Sven Mijnans as he dribbles past his opponents
48' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sven Mijnans
47' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Bryan Smeets puts in a cross...
46' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
46' Ben Rienstra is leaving the field to be replaced by Bassala Sambou in a tactical substitution.
46' George Cox is leaving the field to be replaced by Toshio Lake in a tactical substitution.
46' Roel Janssen is leaving the field to be replaced by Ivo Pinto in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It was a glorious performance by Sparta Rotterdam, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 40%, Fortuna Sittard: 60%.
45+1' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Roel Janssen sends a long ball upfield.
45+1' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, Fortuna Sittard: 55%.
45' The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
44' The referee runs back to show Michael Pinto from Sparta Rotterdam a yellow card for the previous foul.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Zian Flemming
43' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
43' Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
43' Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' Good effort by Zian Flemming as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
43' George Cox from Fortuna Sittard directs a ball squarely in the box.
43' Martin Angha sends a long ball upfield.
42' Tom Beugelsdijk commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
42' Reckless challenge there. Tom Beugelsdijk commits a rough foul on Zian Flemming
41' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
41' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
40' Fortuna Sittard is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, Fortuna Sittard: 52%.
39' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
39' Vito van Crooij shoots from outside the box, but Yanick van Osch has it under control
39' Some neat football here as Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam plays a 1-2 with Bryan Smeets.
37' Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Deroy Duarte from Fortuna Sittard trips Dirk Abels
36' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
36' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
36' Sven Mijnans puts in a cross...
36' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' The referee signals a free kick as Mats Seuntjens from Fortuna Sittard trips Dirk Abels
35' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
35' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, Fortuna Sittard: 54%.
34' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Maduka Okoye comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
32' George Cox from Fortuna Sittard swings in the corner from the left.
32' George Cox from Fortuna Sittard tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
31' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 51%, Fortuna Sittard: 49%.
29' Sven Mijnans provided the assist for the goal.
29' G O O O A A A L - Lennart Thy scores with the right foot!29' Could be a good chance here as Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
29' Roel Janssen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
29' Yanick van Osch saved a certain goal there! Vito van Crooij found himself in a great scoring position but Yanick van Osch denied him with a great save
29' CHANCE! Vito van Crooij finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
29' Great skill from Vito van Crooij as he dribbles past his opponents
28' Bryan Smeets carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
28' Martin Angha relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Sven Mijnans puts in a cross...
28' Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Bryan Smeets of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' The referee signals a free kick as Emil Hansson from Fortuna Sittard trips Vito van Crooij
27' Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Roel Janssen sends a long ball upfield.
26' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Mickael Tirpan
25' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 53%, Fortuna Sittard: 47%.
25' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
25' Could be a good chance here as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
24' Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
23' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
22' A great goal by Bryan Smeets
21' Sven Mijnans provided the assist for the goal.
21' G O O O A A A L - Bryan Smeets volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!21' Sven Mijnans puts in a cross...
21' Sparta Rotterdam is having a good opportunity to score.
21' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' The match is very one-sided right now. Sparta Rotterdam are clearly dominating possession
20' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 52%, Fortuna Sittard: 48%.
19' Ben Rienstra from Fortuna Sittard passes the ball in the box, but Maduka Okoye comes out to smother the ball.
19' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' That's a great ball by George Cox from Fortuna Sittard. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
18' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Bart Vriends relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Roel Janssen sends a long ball upfield.
17' The referee signals a free kick as Adil Auassar from Sparta Rotterdam trips Zian Flemming
17' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam tries to play a 1-2 with Sven Mijnans, but the ball is intercepted.
16' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
16' Michael Pinto puts in a cross...
16' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
15' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 52%, Fortuna Sittard: 48%.
13' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam sees his header hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
13' Bryan Smeets swings in a cross from the free kick.
12' The referee signals a free kick as Mickael Tirpan from Fortuna Sittard trips Adil Auassar
11' Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mats Seuntjens
11' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
11' Mohammed Osman from Sparta Rotterdam crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Tesfaldet Tekie from Fortuna Sittard trips Vito van Crooij
10' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 44%, Fortuna Sittard: 56%.
10' Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
9' Tom Beugelsdijk from Sparta Rotterdam commits a foul by elbowing Zian Flemming
8' Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Roel Janssen sends a long ball upfield.
8' Fortuna Sittard is in control of the ball.
7' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
5' Bart Vriends sends a long ball upfield.
5' Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
5' Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Mickael Tirpan puts in a cross...
5' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 55%, Fortuna Sittard: 45%.
4' Dangerous challenge by Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam. Roel Janssen on the receiving end of that.
4' Fortuna Sittard take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Fortuna Sittard plays a short goal kick.
2' A chance presents itself to Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam but his header goes wide
2' Sven Mijnans puts in a cross...
2' A shot by Dirk Abels is blocked.
1' Martin Angha relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Michael Pinto puts in a cross...
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Fortuna Sittard kick-off, and the game is underway.
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