Match Report

0.00 0-0

Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!

4.13 0-0

Nabil Bos catches Arek Wilimowski on the ankles. Nabil Bos is given a warning by the referee! Arek Wilimowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

6.42 0-0

Ole Kuiper knocks the ball forward to Niels Wijnen. Niels Wijnen surges forward with the ball. Niels Wijnen knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

8.26 0-0

Da Silva Navarrete threads the ball through to Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

10.04 0-0

Pedro Lopez clumsily knocks into Ulrich Dekker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ulrich Dekker runs off the knock.

18.41 0-0

Ulrich Dekker advances with the ball. Ulrich Dekker flicks the ball to his team mate, Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio shoots from distance. It's miles wide!

21.28 0-0

Jannes Geerinckx makes a simple pass to Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!

22.28 0-0

Ole Kuiper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rick Oosterhof. Rick Oosterhof knocks the ball forward to Pedro Lopez. Pedro Lopez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

24.08 0-0

Niels Wijnen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

27.48 0-0

Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lopez but the linesman indicates offside!

30.36 0-0

Nabil Bos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

32.51 0-0

Hakan Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski takes it forward alone. Arek Wilimowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!

38.25 0-1

Jannes Geerinckx flicks the ball to his team mate, Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

44.11 0-1

Da Silva Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem goes all the way! Maurits Van Fessem takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!

45.00 0-1

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 0-1

FC Groningen kick off the second half!

47.07 0-1

Da Silva Navarrete advances with the ball. Da Silva Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa tries a spectacular strike but somehow Carsten Timm manages to keep it out.

49.46 0-1

Da Silva Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem makes a simple pass to Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.

51.48 0-1

Sparta Rotterdam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.

53.34 0-1

Facundo Renteria surges forward with the ball. Facundo Renteria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

54.24 0-1

Arek Wilimowski passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker lofts in a cross ball towards Viktor Prager. Viktor Prager powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nabil Haouche!

55.02 0-1

Jannes Geerinckx makes a simple pass to Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!

66.07 0-1

Thomas Kippe makes a probing pass to Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos makes a simple pass to Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa whips in a cross ball towards Schchiro Akio. Schchiro Akio flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!

67.17 0-1

Ulrich Dekker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jannes Geerinckx. Jannes Geerinckx deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

72.06 0-1

Guilherme Ramos passes the ball forward to Youri Petrov. Youri Petrov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lopez. Pedro Lopez tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nabil Haouche manages to gather it comfortably.

75.10 0-1

Hryhoriy Udovenko clumsily knocks into Pedro Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Lopez runs off the knock.

77.45 0-1

Thomas Kippe chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos advances with the ball. Nabil Bos knocks the ball forward to Maurits Van Fessem but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

78.19 0-1

Thomas Kippe kicks a strong pass forward to Jannes Geerinckx. Jannes Geerinckx surges forward with the ball. Jannes Geerinckx lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem heads the ball goalwards. Carsten Timm easily smothers it.

79.03 0-1

Ole Kuiper passes the ball forward to Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lopez. Pedro Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

81.24 0-1

Nabil Bos flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem plays a perfect one-two with Schchiro Akio and rushes in on goal... Maurits Van Fessem tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!

85.46 0-1

Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Rick Oosterhof. Rick Oosterhof makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Boschker. Jan Vennegoor Boschker whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Lopez. Pedro Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!

90.00 0-1

The whistle blows full-time!