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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. 1' Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half. 2' In the minute 2, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.
In the minute 2, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis. 3' 
In Rotterdam Alkmaar attack through Vangelis Pavlidis. The finish is off target, however.
In Rotterdam Alkmaar attack through Vangelis Pavlidis. The finish is off target, however. 3' It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam. 4' In the minute 4, Alkmaar's Sven Mijnans breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post.
In the minute 4, Alkmaar's Sven Mijnans breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post. 4' Sparta have a goal kick.
Sparta have a goal kick. 5' Koki Saito for Sparta drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful.
Koki Saito for Sparta drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful. 5' In the minute 5, Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Sparta.
In the minute 5, Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Sparta. 6' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick. 7' Sparta's Shunsuke Mito gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Sparta's Shunsuke Mito gets his shot away but it misses the target. 7' In the minute 7, Corner awarded to Sparta.
In the minute 7, Corner awarded to Sparta. 9' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 10' Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 14' In the minute 14, Corner awarded to Alkmaar.
16' In Rotterdam, Vangelis Pavlidis of Alkmaar is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
In Rotterdam, Vangelis Pavlidis of Alkmaar is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence. 16' Jochem Kamphuis awards the home team a throw-in.
17' In the minute 17, Sparta push forward at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel and Shunsuke Mito gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Alkmaar defence.
In the minute 17, Sparta push forward at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel and Shunsuke Mito gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Alkmaar defence. 18' Alkmaar advance rapidly upfield but Jochem Kamphuis blows for offside.
20' Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.
Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam. 21' In the minute 21, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 21, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 22' Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.
Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory. 23' Alkmaar's Vangelis Pavlidis gets in a shot on goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the effort is unsuccessful.
Alkmaar's Vangelis Pavlidis gets in a shot on goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the effort is unsuccessful. 23' In the minute 23, Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.
In the minute 23, Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick. 24' Shunsuke Mito of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.
Shunsuke Mito of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target. 24' It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam. 25' That's a fine assist from Sven Mijnans.
27' Joshua Kitolano for Sparta gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
Joshua Kitolano for Sparta gets in a strike but fails to hit the target. 27' In the minute 27, Jochem Kamphuis awards Alkmaar a goal kick.
27' Djevencio Van der Kust gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sparta.
Djevencio Van der Kust gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sparta. 28' Throw-in for Alkmaar in their own half.
30' In the minute 30, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
31' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
Free kick for Sparta in their own half. 35' Sparta's Djevencio Van der Kust misses with an attempt on goal.
Sparta's Djevencio Van der Kust misses with an attempt on goal. 35' In the minute 35, Goal kick for Alkmaar at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 35, Goal kick for Alkmaar at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 35' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis. 36' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 37' In the minute 37, Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
In the minute 37, Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick. 38' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta. 38' Jordy Clasie (Alkmaar) has received a first yellow card.
40' In the minute 40, Sparta have a goal kick.
In the minute 40, Sparta have a goal kick. 41' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half? 41' Shunsuke Mito of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Shunsuke Mito of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. 41' In the minute 41, Alkmaar needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.
In the minute 41, Alkmaar needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in. 42' Alkmaar awarded a throw-in in their own half.
43' Sparta have a goal kick.
Sparta have a goal kick. 43' In the minute 43, Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.
44' Sparta's Jonathan De Guzman gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Sparta's Jonathan De Guzman gets his shot away but it misses the target. 44' Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.
44' In the minute 44, Throw-in Sparta.
In the minute 44, Throw-in Sparta. 45' In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team. 45' The whistle has gone to end the first-half.
46' In the minute 46, Jochem Kamphuis blows to start the second-half. Alkmaar with the kick-off.
46' Sparta are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
Sparta are too eager and fall into an offside trap. 46' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
Free kick for Sparta in their own half. 47' In the minute 47, Throw-in Alkmaar.
47' Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half. 48' Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half. 48' In the minute 48, Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Alkmaar, close to Sparta's area.
In the minute 48, Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Alkmaar, close to Sparta's area. 49' Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar.
Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar. 50' Free kick in a good position for Sparta!
Free kick in a good position for Sparta! 50' In the minute 50, Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Yukinari Sugawara for Alkmaar who is writhing in pain on the pitch.
51' Play is underway once more.
51' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.
52' In the minute 52, Yukinari Sugawara is back on his feet again.
52' Throw-in for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.
52' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 54' In the minute 54, Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Alkmaar's half?
In the minute 54, Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Alkmaar's half? 54' Yukinari Sugawara is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.
56' Play has been resumed.
56' In the minute 56, Finn Stam (Alkmaar) has replaced the possibly injured Yukinari Sugawara at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 56, Finn Stam (Alkmaar) has replaced the possibly injured Yukinari Sugawara at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 56' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Alkmaar's area.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Alkmaar's area. 57' Sparta's Jonathan De Guzman gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Alkmaar defender.
Sparta's Jonathan De Guzman gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Alkmaar defender. 57' In the minute 57, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.
In the minute 57, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis. 58' Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.
Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory. 59' In Rotterdam Alkmaar drive forward through Vangelis Pavlidis. His shot is on target but it's saved.
In Rotterdam Alkmaar drive forward through Vangelis Pavlidis. His shot is on target but it's saved. 59' In the minute 59, Corner awarded to Alkmaar.
60' Alkmaar have a dangerous throw-in.
62' Alkmaar are coming forward and Ruben van Bommel gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
62' In the minute 62, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 62, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 62' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
62' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half? 63' In the minute 63, Free kick for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar.
In the minute 63, Free kick for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar. 64' Jochem Kamphuis awards the away team a throw-in.
65' Throw-in for Alkmaar in their own half.
65' In the minute 65, Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.
In the minute 65, Sparta to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory. 67' Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.
Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box. 67' Vangelis Pavlidis (Alkmaar) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
67' In the minute 67, Can Alkmaar capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?
In the minute 67, Can Alkmaar capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half? 70' Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.
70' Alkmaar drive upfield and Dani De Wit gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Sparta defender.
Alkmaar drive upfield and Dani De Wit gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Sparta defender. 71' In the minute 71, Corner awarded to Alkmaar.
72' Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) strikes at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel but his header is cleared.
Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) strikes at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel but his header is cleared. 72' Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Alkmaar's area.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Alkmaar's area. 72' In the minute 72, Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.
73' Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar.
Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar. 73' Charles-Andreas Brym is replacing Shunsuke Mito for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Charles-Andreas Brym is replacing Shunsuke Mito for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 74' In the minute 74, The home team have replaced Jonathan De Guzman with Pelle Clement. This is the 2 substitution made today by Jeroen Rijsdijk.
74' Charles-Andreas Brym with an assist there.
76' In the minute 76, Myron Van Brederode is replacing Ruben van Bommel for the away team.
76' Maarten Martens (Alkmaar) is making a 3 substitution, with Ernest Poku replacing Sven Mijnans.
77' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 77' In the minute 77, At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Kristijan Belic has been yellow-carded for the away team.
In the minute 77, At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Kristijan Belic has been yellow-carded for the away team. 77' Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Alkmaar's half. 78' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis. 79' In the minute 79, Throw-in for Alkmaar at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 79, Throw-in for Alkmaar at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 79' The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel is underway again.
The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel is underway again. 79' Free kick Alkmaar.
81' In the minute 81, Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
In the minute 81, Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 82' The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel has been interrupted briefly for a check on Myron Van Brederode, who is down injured.
The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel has been interrupted briefly for a check on Myron Van Brederode, who is down injured. 83' The match is underway again.
84' In the minute 84, It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
In the minute 84, It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam. 84' Lequincio Zeefuik is on a sub for Kristijan Belic for Alkmaar.
84' The away team replace David Moller Wolfe with Mees De Wit.
85' In the minute 85, Free kick for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar.
In the minute 85, Free kick for Sparta in the half of Alkmaar. 85' Alkmaar's Myron Van Brederode looks ok and returns to the pitch.
86' Pelle Clement (Sparta) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
Pelle Clement (Sparta) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender. 86' In the minute 86, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In the minute 86, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team. 87' Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.
88' Alkmaar are pushing forward but Lequincio Zeefuik's finish is wide of the goal.
88' In the minute 88, Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.
In the minute 88, Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick. 88' Corner awarded to Alkmaar.
89' Jordy Clasie gets his shot on target but fails to score for Alkmaar.
89' In the minute 89, Corner awarded to Alkmaar.
89' Alkmaar have a dangerous throw-in.
90' Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 90' Jeroen Rijsdijk is making the team's 3 substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Tijs Velthuis replacing Koki Saito.
Jeroen Rijsdijk is making the team's 3 substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Tijs Velthuis replacing Koki Saito. 90' + 1 Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.
Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target. 90' + 1 Alkmaar have a goal kick.
90' + 2 Important block from the Sparta defence as Ernest Poku fires in a strike for Alkmaar.
Important block from the Sparta defence as Ernest Poku fires in a strike for Alkmaar. 90' + 2 6 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 3 Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
Free kick for Sparta in their own half. 90' + 4 Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.
Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.