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Eredivisie, 30-round, regular season, 24.04.2021 12:45

Statistics
Shots
17
 
 
 
10
Shots on target
7
 
 
 
3
Shots Blocked
0
 
 
 
0
Saves
3
 
 
 
5
Possession %
53
 
 
 
47
Corner
5
 
 
 
3
Fouls
11
 
 
 
9
Offsides
0
 
 
 
1
Yellow cards
2
 
 
 
4
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Counterattacks
2
 
 
 
2
Free Kicks
10
 
 
 
11
Goal Kicks
11
 
 
 
14
Throw Ins
14
 
 
 
18
Crosses
20
 
 
 
25
Treatment
0
 
 
 
0
 83% (983)  11% (124)  6% (65)
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
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Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 53%, VVV-Venlo: 47%.
 
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Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
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How did he miss that? Emanuel Emegha has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
 
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Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam puts in a great cross...
 
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Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack
 
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VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
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Safe hands from Thorsten Kirschbaum as he comes out and claims the ball
 
90+2
 
Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam sends a deflected cross into the box.
 
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Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
90+2
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+1
 
Good effort by Anastasios Donis as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
90+1
 
Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo swings a cross into the box...
 
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Could be a good chance here as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
90+1
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
90
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
90
The referee shows Zinedine Machach the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
 
90
 
That's a great ball by Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
89
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
89
 
How did he miss that? Anastasios Donis has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
 
89
 
Could be a good chance here as Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
89
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
89
 
Emanuel Emegha of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
89
 
Could be a good chance here as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
88
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
88
 
Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
88
 
Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
 
87
 
Emanuel Emegha is penalised for pushing Tobias Pachonik
 
86
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
86
 
Leon Guwara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
85
 
Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 49%, VVV-Venlo: 51%.
 
85
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
85
 
How did he miss that? Lennart Thy has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
 
85
 
Emanuel Emegha delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
85
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
84
Vito van Crooij is leaving the field to be replaced by Wassim Essanoussi in a tactical substitution.
 
84
 
POST! So nearly a goal by Deroy Duarte but his finish hits the post!
 
84
 
Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
83
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
83
 
CROSSBAR! A shot from Lennart Thy stings the crossbar!
 
83
 
Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
83
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
83
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
82
 
Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
82
 
Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
 
82
 
Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
82
 
Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
82
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
81
 
Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
 
81
 
Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
80
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
80
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
 
79
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
79
 
Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
79
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
79
 
Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
79
 
The game is restarted
 
79
Sven Mijnans is leaving the field to be replaced by Deroy Duarte in a tactical substitution.
 
78
Mario Engels is leaving the field to be replaced by Emanuel Emegha in a tactical substitution.
 
78
Michael Heylen is leaving the field to be replaced by Adil Auassar in a tactical substitution.
 
77
 
VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
 
77
Yellow card for Anastasios Donis
 
77
 
Dangerous challenge by Anastasios Donis from VVV-Venlo. Tom Beugelsdijk on the receiving end of that.
 
76
After a tactical foul, Tom Beugelsdijk sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
 
76
 
Obstruction as Tom Beugelsdijk cuts off the run of Jafar Arias. A free-kick is awarded.
 
76
 
VVV-Venlo start a counter attack
 
76
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
76
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
75
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
75
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, VVV-Venlo: 53%.
 
75
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
75
 
Great vision by Kristopher Da Graca from VVV-Venlo as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
75
 
Great skill from Sven Mijnans as he dribbles past his opponents
 
74
 
Aaron Meijers of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
74
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
74
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
73
Laros Duarte is leaving the field to be replaced by Reda Kharchouch in a tactical substitution.
 
73
 
Leon Guwara sends a long ball upfield.
 
73
 
Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
73
 
Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
 
72
 
Anastasios Donis sees his shot deflected off target
 
72
 
Zinedine Machach of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
 
72
 
Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
71
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
70
Vito van Crooij is shown a yellow card by the referee
 
70
 
Dangerous challenge by Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo. Mario Engels on the receiving end of that.
 
70
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
70
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 47%, VVV-Venlo: 53%.
 
69
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
69
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
68
 
VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
 
67
 
Abdou Harroui provided the assist for the goal.
 
67
G O O O A A A L - Bryan Smeets with the goal!
 
67
 
Abdou Harroui delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
66
 
Anastasios Donis shoots from outside the box, but Maduka Okoye has it under control
 
66
 
VVV-Venlo start a counter attack
 
66
 
Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
66
 
Bryan Smeets sees his shot deflected off target
 
66
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
66
 
Abdou Harroui carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
65
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
65
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
 
64
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
64
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
64
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
64
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
63
Joshua John is leaving the field to be replaced by Torino Hunte in a tactical substitution.
 
63
Christos Donis is leaving the field to be replaced by Anastasios Donis in a tactical substitution.
 
63
 
The referee signals a free kick as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo trips Deroy Duarte
 
62
 
Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
62
 
Poor play by Tristan Dekker as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
62
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam swings a cross into the box...
 
62
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
62
 
Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
62
 
Christos Donis relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
61
 
Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
 
61
 
Tom Beugelsdijk finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by the Thorsten Kirschbaum! Corner kick...
 
61
 
Abdou Harroui from Sparta Rotterdam swings in the corner from the right.
 
60
 
Tristan Dekker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
60
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
 
60
 
Leon Guwara shoots from outside the box, but Maduka Okoye has it under control
 
59
 
Maduka Okoye relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
59
 
Danny Post from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
 
59
 
Joshua John sees his shot deflected off target
 
59
 
Joshua John from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
59
 
Zinedine Machach of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
 
59
 
Some neat football here as Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo plays a 1-2 with Vito van Crooij.
 
59
 
Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
59
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
58
 
Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
58
 
Oh no. From a promising position Joshua John from VVV-Venlo miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
 
58
 
Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
 
58
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
58
 
Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
57
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
57
 
Sven Mijnans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
57
 
Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam directs a ball squarely in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum runs out to collect the ball
 
56
 
Aaron Meijers of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
56
Danny Post from VVV-Venlo is booked after several commited fouls.
 
56
 
Danny Post from VVV-Venlo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Laros Duarte
 
55
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
 
55
 
Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leon Guwara
 
54
 
Zinedine Machach from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
53
 
Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
53
 
Tobias Pachonik puts in a cross...
 
53
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
53
 
That's a great ball by Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
52
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
52
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
52
 
Sven Mijnans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
52
 
Dirk Abels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
51
 
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Mario Engels
 
51
 
Zinedine Machach is penalised for pushing Tom Beugelsdijk
 
50
 
A chance opens up as Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo successfully finds a team mate in the area...
 
50
 
Could be a good chance here as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
50
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
50
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
 
50
 
Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
49
 
Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
49
 
Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
49
 
Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
 
49
 
Leon Guwara sends a long ball upfield.
 
49
 
The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
 
47
 
VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
 
47
 
VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
 
46
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
46
 
Abdou Harroui goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
 
46
 
Lennart Thy of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
46
 
Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
 
46
Yahcuroo Roemer is leaving the field to be replaced by Zinedine Machach in a tactical substitution.
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+1
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+1
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
 
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Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
45+1
 
Vito van Crooij crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
45
Bryan Smeets is shown a yellow card by the referee
 
45
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joshua John
 
45
 
Danny Post from VVV-Venlo makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
 
44
 
Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum comes out to smother the ball.
 
44
 
Sparta Rotterdam start a counter attack
 
44
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
43
 
Aaron Meijers is penalised for pushing Joshua John
 
43
 
VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
 
43
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
43
 
Joshua John from VVV-Venlo sends an effort wide of target
 
43
 
Yahcuroo Roemer of VVV-Venlo passes the ball to a team mate.
 
41
 
Aaron Meijers provided the assist for the goal.
 
41
GOAL! - Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.
 
41
 
Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
41
 
Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
41
 
Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
 
40
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
 
40
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
40
 
Laros Duarte goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
 
39
 
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Post from VVV-Venlo trips Lennart Thy
 
38
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
38
 
Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
38
 
Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
37
 
Lennart Thy from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
37
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
36
 
Good effort by Mario Engels as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
36
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam swings a cross into the box...
 
36
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
36
 
VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
 
35
 
Safe hands from Maduka Okoye as he comes out and claims the ball
 
35
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo ...
 
35
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
 
34
 
Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
34
 
Joshua John puts in a cross...
 
34
 
Aaron Meijers relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
34
 
Vito van Crooij crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
33
 
Dangerous challenge by Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam. Christos Donis on the receiving end of that.
 
33
 
VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
 
32
 
The ref blows his whistle. Yahcuroo Roemer charged Mario Engels from behind and it's a free-kick
 
31
 
Bryan Smeets is penalised for pushing Leon Guwara
 
31
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
31
 
Tristan Dekker relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
30
 
Mario Engels swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
 
30
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 48%, VVV-Venlo: 52%.
 
30
 
Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
30
 
Abdou Harroui crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
29
 
The referee signals a free kick as Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo trips Dirk Abels
 
28
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
28
 
That's a great ball by Tobias Pachonik from VVV-Venlo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
28
 
Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
27
 
Laros Duarte of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
27
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
27
 
Laros Duarte shoots from outside the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum has it under control
 
27
 
Sven Mijnans of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
26
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
 
26
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
25
 
Dirk Abels from Sparta Rotterdam crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
25
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 45%, VVV-Venlo: 55%.
 
24
 
Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but Thorsten Kirschbaum comes out to smother the ball.
 
24
 
Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
23
 
Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
 
23
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
23
 
Great vision by Kristopher Da Graca from VVV-Venlo as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
22
 
Laros Duarte of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
22
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
21
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
21
 
Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
21
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo ...
 
20
 
Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
20
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
 
20
 
VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
 
19
 
Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
 
18
 
Bryan Smeets is penalised for pushing Danny Post
 
18
 
Laros Duarte from Sparta Rotterdam had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
17
 
Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo is ruled offside
 
17
 
Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
17
 
Vito van Crooij from VVV-Venlo swings in the corner from the right.
 
16
 
Tom Beugelsdijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
16
 
Jafar Arias from VVV-Venlo had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
 
16
 
Kristopher Da Graca sends a long ball upfield.
 
16
 
VVV-Venlo is trying to create something here.
 
15
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
15
 
Sven Mijnans from Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
15
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, VVV-Venlo: 54%.
 
14
 
Tom Beugelsdijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
14
 
A player from VVV-Venlo takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
14
 
Danger averted there as Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam clears the danger with a good tackle
 
14
 
Yahcuroo Roemer from VVV-Venlo takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
14
 
VVV-Venlo is having a good opportunity to score.
 
13
 
Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
13
 
Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
13
 
Michael Heylen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
13
 
Joshua John from VVV-Venlo swings a cross into the box...
 
12
 
Good effort by Lennart Thy as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
12
 
Mario Engels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
12
 
Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
 
11
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
11
 
Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
11
 
Kristopher Da Graca relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
11
 
Mario Engels puts in a dangerous cross...
 
11
 
Bryan Smeets of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
11
 
Mario Engels from Sparta Rotterdam takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
11
 
Tristan Dekker clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
10
 
Michael Heylen sends a long ball upfield.
 
10
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 41%, VVV-Venlo: 59%.
 
9
 
VVV-Venlo is in control of the ball.
 
9
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
8
 
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Heylen from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
 
8
 
Christos Donis from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
8
 
Sparta Rotterdam is in control of the ball.
 
7
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
7
 
VVV-Venlo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
6
 
The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
 
5
 
Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 55%, VVV-Venlo: 45%.
 
5
 
Yahcuroo Roemer from VVV-Venlo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
5
 
Joshua John puts in a dangerous cross...
 
5
 
Sparta Rotterdam is trying to create something here.
 
4
 
Goal kick for VVV-Venlo
 
4
 
Danger! Aaron Meijers from Sparta Rotterdam successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
 
3
 
Sparta Rotterdam take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
3
 
Abdou Harroui tests Thorsten Kirschbaum with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
 
3
 
Mario Engels of Sparta Rotterdam passes the ball to a team mate.
 
3
 
Danny Post from VVV-Venlo directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
 
3
 
Laros Duarte relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
2
 
Vito van Crooij crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Smeets from Sparta Rotterdam trips Christos Donis
 
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Goal kick for Sparta Rotterdam
 
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Space opens up for Tobias Pachonik but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
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Leon Guwara from VVV-Venlo crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
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The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
 
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A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
 
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VVV-Venlo kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
 
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Welcome to Sparta Stadion, now all we need are the two teams.
 
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