Commentary

1' The first-half is under way at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel - Sparta kick-off to start the match.
1' Joey Kooij signals a Sparta throw-in in Utrecht's half.
1' In the minute 1, Throw-in Utrecht.
2' Throw-in for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.
3' Sparta push forward at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel and Tobias Lauritsen gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Utrecht defence.
5' Hidde Ter Avest instrumental with a fine assist.
5' Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
7' In the minute 7, It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
8' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Joey Kooij.
13' In the minute 13, Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.
11' Corner awarded to Sparta.
13' Joey Kooij signals a free kick to Utrecht.
14' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?
15' In the minute 15, Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
16' Sparta surge into the attack at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel but Tobias Lauritsen’s header is off-target.
16' Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.
16' In the minute 16, Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Utrecht's half?
17' Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
17' Utrecht to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
18' In the minute 18, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
20' Sparta's Camiel Neghli gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Utrecht defender.
21' In Rotterdam, Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) misses the target with a header.
21' In the minute 21, Utrecht have a goal kick.
22' Joey Kooij signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.
26' In the minute 26, Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) gets in a great strike – straight into the post! Ohhhh so close!
28' Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.
24' Corner awarded to Utrecht.
28' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
28' In the minute 28, Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.
30' Free kick for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.
32' Joey Kooij signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Utrecht's area.
34' In the minute 34, Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.
36' Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
38' In the minute 38, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Joey Kooij.
38' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
36' Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Joey Kooij.
39' Joey Kooij signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.
40' In the minute 40, Free kick Sparta.
40' Yannick Leliendal (Utrecht) gets a yellow card.
42' In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.
43' Tobias Lauritsen with an assist there.
44' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
45' In the minute 45, Joey Kooij awards the home team a throw-in.
45' + 1 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Utrecht to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Joey Kooij signals a free kick to Sparta.
45' + 3 Utrecht needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.
45' Joey Kooij blows to end the first-half.
46' In the minute 46, The second half is underway in Rotterdam - Utrecht with the kick-off.
46' The away team have replaced Marouan Azarkan with Othman Boussaid. This is the 1 substitution made today by Ron Jans.
46' Souffian El Karouani is replacing Yannick Leliendal for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
46' In the minute 46, Utrecht's Othman Boussaid misses with an attempt on goal.
46' Joey Kooij awards Sparta a goal kick.
49' In the minute 49, Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Joey Kooij.
53' Sparta are pushing forward but Charles-Andreas Brym's finish is wide of the goal.
53' It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
54' In the minute 54, Goal! The away team take a 1-2 lead through Isac Lidberg.
47' Corner awarded to Sparta.
56' Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.
59' Can Utrecht get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
61' In the minute 61, Vasilis Barkas is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.
63' The match in Rotterdam is underway once more.
63' Vasilis Barkas returns to the field for Utrecht after picking up a slight injury.
63' In the minute 63, Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.
64' Joey Kooij awards the away team a throw-in.
64' Sparta are coming forward and Tobias Lauritsen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
64' In the minute 64, Utrecht have a goal kick.
64' Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
65' Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.
66' In the minute 66, Joey Kooij signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.
66' In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.
68' Joshua Kitolano of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
69' In the minute 69, Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
69' Jeroen Rijsdijk is making the team's 1 substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Agustin Anello replacing Metinho.
71' Utrecht's Vasilis Barkas has been booked in Rotterdam.
71' In the minute 71, Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.
71' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
74' Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.
75' In the minute 75, Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.
75' Joey Kooij awards Sparta a goal kick.
76' Throw-in Utrecht.
76' In the minute 76, Othman Boussaid (Utrecht) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
77' Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post.
77' Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
78' In the minute 78, Nick Viergever is on a sub for Victor Jensen for Utrecht.
78' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
80' In the minute 80, Sparta attack but Tobias Lauritsen's header doesn't find the target.
80' Joey Kooij awards Utrecht a goal kick.
80' Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.
81' In the minute 81, Hamza El Dahri is replacing Joshua Kitolano for the home team.
82' Can Utrecht capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?
80' Corner awarded to Sparta.
84' Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.
85' In the minute 85, Joey Kooij signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Utrecht's area.
87' Utrecht have a goal kick.
87' Ron Jans (Utrecht) is making a 4 substitution, with Bart Ramselaar replacing Mats Seuntjens.
90' It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.
90' Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.
90' + 1 6 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Joey Kooij awards the home team a throw-in.
90' + 2 Ron Jans is making the team's 5 substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Mark Van der Maarel replacing Can Bozdogan.
90' + 3 Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
90' + 3 Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
90' + 4 Utrecht have a goal kick.