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The first-half is in progress. Sparta get the game underway.
The first-half is in progress. Sparta get the game underway. 3' Throw-in for Almelo in their own half.
4' In the minute 4, Important block from the Almelo defence as Koki Saito fires in a strike for Sparta.
In the minute 4, Important block from the Almelo defence as Koki Saito fires in a strike for Sparta. 5' Almelo awarded a free kick in their own half.
6' Almelo have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
7' In the minute 7, Corner awarded to Almelo.
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It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam. 8' Laurens Gerrets awards the home team a throw-in.
8' In the minute 8, Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
In the minute 8, Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half. 9' Ball goes out of play for a Almelo goal kick.
9' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta.
Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta. 10' In the minute 10, Laurens Gerrets signals a Sparta throw-in in Almelo's half.
In the minute 10, Laurens Gerrets signals a Sparta throw-in in Almelo's half. 11' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 12' Laurens Gerrets awards Almelo a goal kick.
13' In the minute 13, Throw-in for Almelo in the half of Sparta.
In the minute 13, Throw-in for Almelo in the half of Sparta. 13' Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 14' Throw-in Almelo.
16' In the minute 16, Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
In the minute 16, Free kick for Sparta in their own half. 17' Sparta's Koki Saito breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post.
Sparta's Koki Saito breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post. 17' Almelo have a goal kick.
19' In the minute 19, Sem Scheperman (Almelo) gets a yellow card.
19' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 20' Play has been interrupted briefly in Rotterdam to check on Pelle Clement, who is grimacing with pain.
Play has been interrupted briefly in Rotterdam to check on Pelle Clement, who is grimacing with pain. 20' In the minute 20, The match is underway again.
20' Sparta's Pelle Clement is back in action after a slight knock.
Sparta's Pelle Clement is back in action after a slight knock. 20' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 21' In the minute 21, Almelo awarded a throw-in in their own half.
22' Free kick for Almelo in the half of Sparta.
Free kick for Almelo in the half of Sparta. 23' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick. 25' In the minute 25, Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Almelo's half?
In the minute 25, Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Almelo's half? 25' Throw-in for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Throw-in for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 26' Sparta are caught offside.
Sparta are caught offside. 28' In the minute 28, Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
In the minute 28, Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half. 31' Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Navajo Bakboord for Almelo who is writhing in pain on the pitch.
32' Play has been resumed.
32' In the minute 32, Almelo's Navajo Bakboord looks ok and returns to the pitch.
33' Sparta drives forward and Shunsuke Mito gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
Sparta drives forward and Shunsuke Mito gets in a shot. Without netting, however. 34' Corner awarded to Sparta.
Corner awarded to Sparta. 34' In the minute 34, In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Said Bakari. The finish is off target, however.
In the minute 34, In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Said Bakari. The finish is off target, however. 34' Laurens Gerrets awards Almelo a goal kick.
35' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 35' In the minute 35, It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
In the minute 35, It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam. 37' Koki Saito (Sparta) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
Koki Saito (Sparta) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence. 37' Free kick Sparta.
Free kick Sparta. 38' In the minute 38, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
In the minute 38, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets. 38' Koki Saito (Sparta) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.
Koki Saito (Sparta) wins the ball in the air but heads wide. 38' Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 41' In the minute 41, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In the minute 41, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team. 42' Ajdin Hrustic for Almelo drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful.
Ajdin Hrustic for Almelo drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful. 42' Can Almelo capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?
Can Almelo capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half? 42' Great play from Pelle Clement to set up the goal.
45' Free kick for Almelo in their own half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 Almelo have a goal kick.
45' The first half has been concluded at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
The first half has been concluded at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 46' In the minute 46, Laurens Gerrets blows to start the second-half. Almelo with the kick-off.
46' Thomas Bruns is replacing Sem Scheperman for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Thomas Bruns is replacing Sem Scheperman for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 47' In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team. 48' Marko Vejinovic instrumental with a fine assist.
49' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
51' In the minute 51, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
In the minute 51, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets. 52' Sparta to take a throw-in in Almelo territory.
Sparta to take a throw-in in Almelo territory. 52' It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam. 53' In the minute 53, Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
In the minute 53, Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 54' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Almelo in their own half.
55' Thomas Bruns is booked for the away team.
55' In the minute 55, Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Almelo's area.
In the minute 55, Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Almelo's area. 56' Almelo have a goal kick.
56' Throw-in for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Throw-in for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 57' In the minute 57, Corner awarded to Sparta.
In the minute 57, Corner awarded to Sparta. 57' Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.
Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam. 58' Ball goes out of play for a Almelo goal kick.
59' In the minute 59, Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 59, Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 59' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 60' Throw-in for Almelo in their own half.
60' In the minute 60, Can Almelo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
In the minute 60, Can Almelo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half? 61' Sparta will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Almelo.
Sparta will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Almelo. 61' Metinho for Sparta has been booked by Laurens Gerrets and receives a first yellow card.
Metinho for Sparta has been booked by Laurens Gerrets and receives a first yellow card. 62' In the minute 62, Almelo are pushing forward but Marko Vejinovic's finish is wide of the goal.
62' Laurens Gerrets awards Sparta a goal kick.
Laurens Gerrets awards Sparta a goal kick. 64' Free kick for Almelo in their own half.
66' In the minute 66, Jeroen Rijsdijk (Sparta) is making a 1 substitution, with Camiel Neghli replacing Shunsuke Mito.
In the minute 66, Jeroen Rijsdijk (Sparta) is making a 1 substitution, with Camiel Neghli replacing Shunsuke Mito. 66' Corner awarded to Sparta.
Corner awarded to Sparta. 67' Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.
Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box. 68' In the minute 68, Mario Engels is on a sub for Kelvin Leerdam for Almelo.
68' Ruben Roosken is replacing Bryan Limbombe for the away team.
70' Throw-in for Almelo in the half of Sparta.
Throw-in for Almelo in the half of Sparta. 71' In the minute 71, Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Almelo.
71' Sparta have a goal kick.
Sparta have a goal kick. 73' In the minute 73, That's a fine assist from Mario Engels.
75' Almelo to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
Almelo to take a throw-in in Sparta territory. 76' Can Sparta capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
Can Sparta capitalize from this dangerous free kick? 77' In the minute 77, Sparta are coming forward and Camiel Neghli gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
In the minute 77, Sparta are coming forward and Camiel Neghli gets in a strike, it misses the target, however. 78' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets. 79' The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel is underway again.
The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel is underway again. 79' In the minute 79, Corner awarded to Sparta.
In the minute 79, Corner awarded to Sparta. 81' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets. 82' Sparta's Arno Verschueren is on target but unsuccessful.
Sparta's Arno Verschueren is on target but unsuccessful. 82' In the minute 82, Attention is being given to Almelo’s Navajo Bakboord and play has been suspended briefly.
83' The home team replace Bart Vriends with Rick Meissen.
83' Sparta make their 3 substitution with Rayvien Rosario replacing Said Bakari.
Sparta make their 3 substitution with Rayvien Rosario replacing Said Bakari. 83' In the minute 83, Play is underway once more.
83' Sparta make their 4 substitution with Jonathan De Guzman replacing Metinho.
Sparta make their 4 substitution with Jonathan De Guzman replacing Metinho. 83' Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Goal kick for Almelo at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 84' In the minute 84, Navajo Bakboord is back on the pitch.
85' Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Almelo in their own half.
85' Laurens Gerrets awards Sparta a goal kick.
Laurens Gerrets awards Sparta a goal kick. 86' In the minute 86, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets.
In the minute 86, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Laurens Gerrets. 87' The away team replace Jizz Hornkamp with Mohamed Sankoh.
89' In Rotterdam Almelo drive forward through Mohamed Sankoh. His shot is on target but it's saved.
In Rotterdam Almelo drive forward through Mohamed Sankoh. His shot is on target but it's saved. 90' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half. 90' Laurens Gerrets signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Almelo's area.
Laurens Gerrets signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Almelo's area. 90' The home team have replaced Mike Eerdhuijzen with Tijs Velthuis. This is the 5 substitution made today by Jeroen Rijsdijk.
90' + 1 Jetro Willems is on a sub for Navajo Bakboord for Almelo.
90' + 2 Laurens Gerrets awards the home team a throw-in.
90' + 2 The fourth official's board shows 8 minutes, which will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Laurens Gerrets signals a Sparta throw-in in Almelo's half.
Laurens Gerrets signals a Sparta throw-in in Almelo's half. 90' + 3 Almelo awarded a free kick in their own half.
90' + 4 Almelo have a dangerous throw-in.
90' + 4 Corner awarded to Almelo.
90' + 4 Throw-in Sparta.
Throw-in Sparta. 90' + 5 Free kick for Almelo in their own half.
90' + 6 Ball safe as Almelo is awarded a throw-in in their half.
90' + 6 It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam. 90' + 7 Laurens Gerrets signals a free kick to Almelo in their own half.
90' + 7 Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick. 90' + 8 Almelo's Justin Hoogma has been booked in Rotterdam.
Almelo's Justin Hoogma has been booked in Rotterdam. 90' + 8 Free kick Sparta.
Free kick Sparta. 90' The second-half is over. The match ends 1-2.