FT AZ Alkmaar 0 - 1
Sparta Rotterdam
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Sparta Rotterdam just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 18002.
90+7' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
90+6' Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
90+6' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' A shot by Yukinari Sugawara is blocked.
90+6' Nick Olij from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' Jordy Clasie swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+5' Dirk Abels relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 60%, Sparta Rotterdam: 40%.
90+4' Nick Olij from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Mike Eerdhuijzen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Mike Eerdhuijzen successfully blocks the shot
90+3' A shot by Tijani Reijnders is blocked.
90+2' Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Vito van Crooij successfully blocks the shot
90+1' A shot by Milos Kerkez is blocked.
90+1' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own 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' Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
90' POST! So nearly a goal by Yukinari Sugawara but his finish hits the post!
90' Sven Mijnans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, Sparta Rotterdam: 43%.
89' Aaron Meijers relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' The match resumes with a drop ball.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Adil Auassar from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Jens Odgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' Mike Eerdhuijzen relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Mathew Ryan from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Yellow card for Mayckel Lahdo.
87' Mayckel Lahdo from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mike Eerdhuijzen
86' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Arno Verschueren relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' CROSSBAR! A header from Jens Odgaard hits the crossbar!
86' Evangelos Pavlidis creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
85' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, Sparta Rotterdam: 43%.
85' Sven Mijnans is penalised for pushing Koki Saito.
85' Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Rick Meissen is injured and is replaced by Adil Auassar.
84' Michael Pinto is injured and is replaced by Aaron Meijers.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Mayckel Lahdo from AZ Alkmaar trips Arno Verschueren
83' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83' Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam receives a yellow card for time wasting.
82' The game is restarted.
82' Rick Meissen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Sven Mijnans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, Sparta Rotterdam: 43%.
80' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
79' Koki Saito fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79' Nick Olij makes a crucial save!
79' Jens Odgaard sends a header towards goal, but Nick Olij is there to comfortably save it
79' Milos Kerkez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
78' The referee signals a free kick as Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam trips Jens Odgaard
78' Jens Odgaard from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Vito van Crooij swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
77' Good effort by Koki Saito as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
77' Sparta Rotterdam with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Rick Meissen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
75' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
75' A chance presents itself to Koki Saito from Sparta Rotterdam but his header goes wide
75' The cross by Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam successfully finds a teammate in the box.
75' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 56%, Sparta Rotterdam: 44%.
74' Riechedly Bazoer is penalised for pushing Koki Saito.
74' Jeremy van Mullem from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Sven Mijnans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
74' Tobias Lauritsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Dirk Abels makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
73' Mathew Ryan from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Riechedly Bazoer from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tobias Lauritsen
72' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
71' Safe hands from Nick Olij as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Rick Meissen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Tijani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
71' Mike Eerdhuijzen relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
70' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 56%, Sparta Rotterdam: 44%.
70' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
70' Younes Namli is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeremy van Mullem in a tactical substitution.
70' Shurandy Sambo is leaving the field to be replaced by Rick Meissen in a tactical substitution.
69' Pantelis Hatzidiakos is leaving the field to be replaced by Riechedly Bazoer in a tactical substitution.
69' Tijani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' Evangelos Pavlidis creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
68' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Tijani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
67' Shurandy Sambo relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Tijani Reijnders makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
66' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
65' Sven Mijnans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
65' Mike Eerdhuijzen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 54%, Sparta Rotterdam: 46%.
64' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Shurandy Sambo relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' A shot by Evangelos Pavlidis is blocked.
64' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
64' CROSSBAR! A shot from Tobias Lauritsen stings the crossbar!
64' Younes Namli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
64' Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
63' Nick Olij from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Mike Eerdhuijzen relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
62' Good effort by Tobias Lauritsen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
61' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar trips Tobias Lauritsen
60' Koki Saito makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 56%, Sparta Rotterdam: 44%.
59' Pantelis Hatzidiakos wins an air challenge against Tobias Lauritsen
59' Younes Namli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
59' Djordje Mihailovic is leaving the field to be replaced by Mayckel Lahdo in a tactical substitution.
59' Mexx Meerdink is leaving the field to be replaced by Evangelos Pavlidis in a tactical substitution.
58' Jens Odgaard goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
57' Jordy Clasie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Jordy Clasie comes back onto the field.
57' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
57' The game is restarted.
56' Jordy Clasie is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
56' Jordy Clasie is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
55' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 55%, Sparta Rotterdam: 45%.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Tijani Reijnders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
54' Dirk Abels makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
54' A chance presents itself to Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam but his header goes wide
54' The cross by Michael Pinto from Sparta Rotterdam successfully finds a teammate in the box.
53' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
53' Koki Saito relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Dirk Abels successfully blocks the shot
52' A shot by Milos Kerkez is blocked.
52' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
51' Dirk Abels relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Mathew Ryan from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Vito van Crooij swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
50' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 54%, Sparta Rotterdam: 46%.
50' Sam Beukema successfully blocks the shot
50' A shot by Younes Namli is blocked.
50' Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack.
49' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Joshua Kitolano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam trips Tijani Reijnders
47' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
46' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' Bart Vriends is leaving the field to be replaced by Dirk Abels in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' Sparta Rotterdam has been the better team in this half
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 52%, Sparta Rotterdam: 48%.
45+6' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+6' Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar trips Koki Saito
45+5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, Sparta Rotterdam: 49%.
45+4' Yellow card for Mexx Meerdink.
45+4' Reckless challenge there. Mexx Meerdink commits a rough foul on Michael Pinto
45+4' Bart Vriends from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' A wonderful team goal!
45+2' Arno Verschueren made the key pass for the goal!
45+1' Koki Saito provided the assist for the goal.
45+1' G O O O A A A L - Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball home!45+1' The cross by Koki Saito from Sparta Rotterdam successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+1' Sparta Rotterdam with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, Sparta Rotterdam: 49%.
45' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
44' Jens Odgaard from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
44' Tijani Reijnders creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
44' Jens Odgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Joshua Kitolano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
43' A shot by Shurandy Sambo is blocked.
43' Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Vito van Crooij swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Vito van Crooij swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
42' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
42' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
41' Michael Pinto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
41' A chance presents itself to Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar but his header goes wide
40' Mexx Meerdink creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
40' Milos Kerkez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 53%, Sparta Rotterdam: 47%.
40' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
39' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
38' Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam is ruled offside.
38' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38' Tijani Reijnders successfully blocks the shot
38' A shot by Arno Verschueren is blocked.
37' Dangerous challenge by Djordje Mihailovic from AZ Alkmaar. Shurandy Sambo on the receiving end of that.
37' Safe hands from Nick Olij as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
37' Joshua Kitolano fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
36' Yukinari Sugawara relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
35' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 52%, Sparta Rotterdam: 48%.
35' The game is restarted.
33' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
33' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' Jens Odgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
32' Younes Namli goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
31' Sparta Rotterdam with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' The referee signals a free kick as Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar trips Koki Saito
30' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
30' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
30' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 55%, Sparta Rotterdam: 45%.
29' Yukinari Sugawara from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Koki Saito
28' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
26' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
26' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 61%, Sparta Rotterdam: 39%.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Jordy Clasie from AZ Alkmaar trips Younes Namli
25' The referee signals a free kick as Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam trips Milos Kerkez
24' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
24' Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
24' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' The game is restarted.
23' Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
23' Pantelis Hatzidiakos is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' Dangerous challenge by Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam. Pantelis Hatzidiakos on the receiving end of that.
22' Joshua Kitolano comes back onto the field.
22' Jens Odgaard comes back onto the field.
22' The match resumes with a drop ball.
21' Joshua Kitolano is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Jens Odgaard is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
20' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 64%, Sparta Rotterdam: 36%.
20' Joshua Kitolano is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20' Jens Odgaard is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18' Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam.
18' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
17' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
16' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Bart Vriends from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 58%, Sparta Rotterdam: 42%.
15' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
14' Nick Olij makes a crucial save!
14' Sven Mijnans shoots from outside the box, but Nick Olij has it under control
14' Jens Odgaard is penalised for pushing Michael Pinto.
13' Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
12' Safe hands from Nick Olij as he comes out and claims the ball
12' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Tijani Reijnders makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Tobias Lauritsen wins an air challenge against Sam Beukema
10' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, Sparta Rotterdam: 43%.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Djordje Mihailovic from AZ Alkmaar trips Arno Verschueren
9' Sam Beukema is penalised for pushing Tobias Lauritsen.
9' Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Mexx Meerdink makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Joshua Kitolano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
7' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Sparta Rotterdam are in control of the ball.
5' Djordje Mihailovic is penalised for pushing Shurandy Sambo.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam trips Mexx Meerdink
5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 67%, Sparta Rotterdam: 33%.
4' Good effort by Mexx Meerdink as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
4' Tijani Reijnders creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Sparta Rotterdam are trying to create something here.
3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2' Mike Eerdhuijzen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Mexx Meerdink wins an air challenge against Shurandy Sambo
1' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
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' AZ Alkmaar kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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