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The first-half is under way at Johan Cruijff ArenA - Ajax kick-off to start the match.
The first-half is under way at Johan Cruijff ArenA - Ajax kick-off to start the match. 1' In the minute 1, Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
1' Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half. 2' Danny Makkelie awards Ajax a goal kick.
Danny Makkelie awards Ajax a goal kick. 3' In the minute 3, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
3' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half? 5' 
Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Amsterdam.
Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Amsterdam. 6' In the minute 6, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
6' Corner awarded to Sparta.
7' Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half.
Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half. 8' Kenneth Taylor with an assist there.
9' Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Ajax.
Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Ajax. 12' In the minute 12, Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
13' It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam. 15' Brian Brobbey (Ajax) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
Brian Brobbey (Ajax) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender. 17' In the minute 17, Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
In the minute 17, Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender. 17' Corner awarded to Ajax.
Corner awarded to Ajax. 17' Jorrel Hato of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Jorrel Hato of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. 19' In the minute 19, Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.
In the minute 19, Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) wins the ball in the air but heads wide. 19' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
21' Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.
22' In the minute 22, Ajax have a goal kick.
In the minute 22, Ajax have a goal kick. 24' Throw-in Sparta.
24' In the minute 24, Ajax to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
In the minute 24, Ajax to take a throw-in in Sparta territory. 23' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
25' Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
26' Free kick for Ajax in their own half.
Free kick for Ajax in their own half. 27' Sparta's Tijs Velthuis breaks free at Johan Cruijff ArenA. But the strike goes wide of the post.
27' Goal kick for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Goal kick for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA. 27' In the minute 27, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
28' In the minute 28, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
30' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half? 32' It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Amsterdam. 34' In the minute 34, Corner awarded to Sparta.
34' Tijs Velthuis (Sparta) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
34' Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick. 35' In the minute 35, Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
37' Ajax pushes forward through Steven Berghuis, whose finish on goal is saved.
Ajax pushes forward through Steven Berghuis, whose finish on goal is saved. 37' Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie. 37' In the minute 37, Steven Bergwijn of Ajax gets in a strike, but is off target.
In the minute 37, Steven Bergwijn of Ajax gets in a strike, but is off target. 37' Sparta have a goal kick.
38' Ajax's Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Ajax's Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson gets his shot away but it misses the target. 38' In the minute 38, Danny Makkelie awards Sparta a goal kick.
40' Goal kick for Sparta at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
40' Ajax have a goal kick.
Ajax have a goal kick. 40' In the minute 40, Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.
In the minute 40, Throw-in for Ajax in their own half. 41' An attacking Ajax player has been brought down in the area ... It's a penalty!
An attacking Ajax player has been brought down in the area ... It's a penalty! 42' Ajax have extended their lead to 2-0 courtesy of a Steven Bergwijn penalty.
Ajax have extended their lead to 2-0 courtesy of a Steven Bergwijn penalty. 45' + 1 In the minute 45, 1 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Important block from the Sparta defence as Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson fires in a strike for Ajax.
Important block from the Sparta defence as Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson fires in a strike for Ajax. 45' + 1 Throw-in for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Throw-in for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA. 45' In the minute 45, The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.
46' The second half is underway in Amsterdam - Sparta with the kick-off.
The second half is underway in Amsterdam - Sparta with the kick-off. 46' Free kick for Sparta in the half of Ajax.
Free kick for Sparta in the half of Ajax. 47' Charles-Andreas Brym for Sparta gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
47' Danny Makkelie awards Ajax a goal kick.
Danny Makkelie awards Ajax a goal kick. 47' In the minute 47, Danny Makkelie awards the home team a throw-in.
47' In the minute 47, Corner awarded to Sparta.
47' Throw-in for Sparta at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
48' Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
50' In the minute 50, Danny Makkelie awards the away team a throw-in.
51' Danny Makkelie signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Ajax's area.
Danny Makkelie signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Ajax's area. 51' It's a goal kick for the home team in Amsterdam.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Amsterdam. 52' In the minute 52, Sparta drive upfield and Joshua Kitolano gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Ajax defender.
In the minute 52, Sparta drive upfield and Joshua Kitolano gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Ajax defender. 53' Ajax's Devyne Rensch is on target but unsuccessful.
Ajax's Devyne Rensch is on target but unsuccessful. 55' In the minute 55, Great play from Arno Verschueren to set up the goal.
56' Ajax's Steven Berghuis gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Sparta defender.
Ajax's Steven Berghuis gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Sparta defender. 56' Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.
Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box. 59' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
58' Corner awarded to Ajax.
Corner awarded to Ajax. 60' In the minute 60, Steven Berghuis (Ajax) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
In the minute 60, Steven Berghuis (Ajax) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence. 60' Corner awarded to Ajax.
Corner awarded to Ajax. 61' Ajax's Kenneth Taylor misses with an attempt on goal.
Ajax's Kenneth Taylor misses with an attempt on goal. 61' In the minute 61, Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
56' In the minute 56, Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
In the minute 56, Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie. 62' Throw-in for Ajax in the half of Sparta.
Throw-in for Ajax in the half of Sparta. 64' Sparta to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.
Sparta to take a throw-in in Ajax territory. 64' In the minute 64, Jaydon Banel is replacing Kristian Nokkvi Hlynsson for the home team.
65' Chuba Akpom is replacing Brian Brobbey for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Chuba Akpom is replacing Brian Brobbey for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA. 66' Free kick for Ajax in their own half.
Free kick for Ajax in their own half. 67' In the minute 67, Throw-in Sparta.
67' Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half.
Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half. 67' Ajax needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.
Ajax needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in. 68' In the minute 68, At Johan Cruijff ArenA, Jonathan De Guzman has been yellow-carded for the away team.
68' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half? 69' Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half. 71' In the minute 71, Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half.
In the minute 71, Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Ajax's half. 72' In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In Amsterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team. 72' Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Ajax's half?
Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Ajax's half? 72' In the minute 72, Goal kick for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
In the minute 72, Goal kick for Ajax at Johan Cruijff ArenA. 74' Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Ajax awarded a throw-in in their own half. 74' Danny Makkelie awards the away team a throw-in.
74' In the minute 74, Throw-in Sparta.
75' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
76' In the minute 76, Steven Berghuis (Ajax) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
In the minute 76, Steven Berghuis (Ajax) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender. 77' Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.
Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half. 76' Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.
Ajax have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.