Commentary

All Important Goals
1' The match is underway. Utrecht have kicked-off.
1' In the minute 1, Throw-in Sparta.
1' Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
1' Free kick for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.
2' In the minute 2, Koki Saito (Sparta) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!
2' It's a goal kick for the home team in Utrecht.
3' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
3' In the minute 3, Utrecht drives forward and Bart Ramselaar gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
4' Corner awarded to Utrecht.
4' Sander van der Eijk signals a Utrecht throw-in in Sparta's half.
4' In the minute 4, Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.
5' Jens Toornstra for Utrecht drives towards goal at Stadion Galgenwaard. But the finish is unsuccessful.
6' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
6' In the minute 6, Othman Boussaid (Utrecht) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
7' Throw-in high up the field for Utrecht in Utrecht.
8' Sparta will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Utrecht.
9' In the minute 9, Utrecht's Can Bozdogan misses with an attempt on goal.
9' Goal kick for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
10' Utrecht to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
10' In the minute 10, Throw-in for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
11' Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.
12' Can Utrecht get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
12' In the minute 12, Utrecht's Anastasios Douvikas breaks free at Stadion Galgenwaard. But the strike goes wide of the post.
12' Sparta have a goal kick.
13' Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Sparta.
14' In the minute 14, Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.
17' Sparta are coming forward and Vito Van Crooij gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
17' Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.
18' In the minute 18, Free kick Utrecht.
19' Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
20' Ball safe as Utrecht is awarded a throw-in in their half.
21' In the minute 21, In Utrecht a free kick has been awarded the away team.
23' Throw-in for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.
24' Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.
24' In the minute 24, In Utrecht a free kick has been awarded the away team.
25' Corner awarded to Sparta.
26' Can Utrecht get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
26' In the minute 26, Attention is being given to Sparta’s Jonathan De Guzman and play has been suspended briefly.
27' Sparta have been awarded a penalty in Utrecht...
28' Anastasios Douvikas is booked for the home team.
29' In the minute 29, Vito Van Crooij nets and Sparta now lead 0-1. The goal came from the penalty spot.
29' Younes Namli (Sparta) has replaced the possibly injured Jonathan De Guzman.
31' Sander van der Eijk awards the away team a throw-in.
31' In the minute 31, Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
32' Sander Van de Streek (Utrecht) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.
32' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
33' In the minute 33, Utrecht to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
33' Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.
34' Utrecht's Sean Klaiber has been booked in Utrecht.
34' In the minute 34, Nick Olij (Sparta) has received a first yellow card.
34' Sander van der Eijk awards Sparta a goal kick.
35' Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) strikes at Stadion Galgenwaard but his header is cleared.
36' In the minute 36, Throw-in for Utrecht close to the penalty box.
39' Vito Van Crooij instrumental with a fine assist.
40' In the minute 40, Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
41' Utrecht have a dangerous throw-in.
42' Sander van der Eijk signals a Utrecht throw-in in Sparta's half.
42' In the minute 42, Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
43' It's a goal kick for the home team in Utrecht.
45' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Corner awarded to Utrecht.
45' + 1 The fourth official's board shows 4 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 Utrecht's Can Bozdogan gets in a shot on goal at Stadion Galgenwaard. But the effort is unsuccessful.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, At Stadion Galgenwaard, Shurandy Sambo has been yellow-carded for the away team.
45' + 3 Sparta's Koki Saito gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Utrecht defender.
45' + 3 Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, In Utrecht Utrecht attack through Bart Ramselaar. The finish is off target, however.
45' + 4 Sparta have a goal kick.
45' The whistle has gone to end the first-half.
46' In the minute 46, Sparta kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!
46' The away team replace Shurandy Sambo with Dirk Abels.
46' Modibo Sagnan is replacing Ruben Kluivert for Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard.
46' In the minute 46, Tobias Lauritsen is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.
47' Tobias Lauritsen is back on his feet again.
49' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
50' In the minute 50, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
51' Sean Klaiber (Utrecht) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
51' Sander van der Eijk awards Sparta a goal kick.
53' In the minute 53, Utrecht pushes forward through Othman Boussaid, whose finish on goal is saved.
53' Can Bozdogan for Utrecht gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
53' Goal kick for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
55' In the minute 55, Sean Klaiber of Utrecht smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
55' Corner awarded to Utrecht.
55' Sander Van de Streek's header is off-target for Utrecht.
55' In the minute 55, Sparta have a goal kick.
56' Corner awarded to Sparta.
57' Can Utrecht capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?
57' In the minute 57, Sander van der Eijk signals a throw-in for Utrecht, close to Sparta's area.
57' Throw-in for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
59' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
59' In the minute 59, Sander van der Eijk signals a Sparta throw-in in Utrecht's half.
60' Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta is pulled up for offside.
60' Free kick for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.
62' In the minute 62, In Utrecht, Mark Van der Maarel (Utrecht) misses the target with a header.
62' Goal kick for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
62' Maurice Steijn is making the team's third substitution at Stadion Galgenwaard with Aaron Meijers replacing Mica Pinto.
63' In the minute 63, Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.
63' Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.
64' Important block from the Utrecht defence as Koki Saito fires in a strike for Sparta.
65' In the minute 65, Utrecht drive upfield and Bart Ramselaar gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Sparta defender.
65' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
66' Utrecht push forward at Stadion Galgenwaard and Modibo Sagnan gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Sparta defence.
66' In the minute 66, Nick Viergever is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.
67' Nick Viergever for Utrecht is back on the field again.
68' Corner awarded to Utrecht.
68' In the minute 68, Utrecht's Othman Boussaid gets his shot away but it misses the target.
68' Sander van der Eijk awards Sparta a goal kick.
68' Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.
70' In the minute 70, Goal! Anastasios Douvikas pulls one back to make it 1-2.
71' Sparta to take a throw-in in Utrecht territory.
71' Throw-in Sparta.
72' In the minute 72, Utrecht's Can Bozdogan is on target but unsuccessful.
73' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
73' It's a goal kick for the home team in Utrecht.
74' In the minute 74, Victor Jensen is replacing Bart Ramselaar for the home team.
74' Sparta have a goal kick.
75' Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Sparta.
76' In the minute 76, Sparta's Vito Van Crooij gets his shot away but it misses the target.
76' It's a goal kick for the home team in Utrecht.
76' Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.
77' In the minute 77, Free kick Sparta.
77' Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.
77' Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.
77' In the minute 77, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
78' Sander van der Eijk awards the home team a throw-in.
80' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
81' In the minute 81, Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.
81' Sander van der Eijk awards the home team a throw-in.
83' In Utrecht, Jens Toornstra of Utrecht is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
84' In the minute 84, Throw-in Sparta.
85' Utrecht make their third substitution with Bas Dost replacing Othman Boussaid.
85' Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a fourth substitution, with Adil Auassar replacing Koki Saito.
86' In the minute 86, Ball safe as Utrecht is awarded a throw-in in their half.
87' Goal kick for Sparta at Stadion Galgenwaard.
88' Sander van der Eijk awards Sparta a goal kick.
90' Throw-in for Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard.
90' Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.
90' Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
90' + 1 6 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
90' + 4 Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?
90' + 4 Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.
90' + 5 Victor Jensen for Utrecht gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
90' + 5 Sander van der Eijk awards Sparta a goal kick.
90' + 5 Corner awarded to Utrecht.
90' + 6 Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.
90' + 6 Utrecht attack but Modibo Sagnan's header doesn't find the target.
90' + 6 Sparta have a goal kick.