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The first-half is under way at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel - Almere kick-off to start the match.
The first-half is under way at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel - Almere kick-off to start the match. 1' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Almere's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Almere's half? 1' In the minute 1, Allard Lindhout awards the home team a throw-in.
2' Almere awarded a throw-in in their own half.
3' Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Almere's half?
Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Almere's half? 4' In the minute 4, Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
In the minute 4, Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 6' 
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam. 6' Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 7' In the minute 7, Allard Lindhout signals a throw-in for Almere, close to Sparta's area.
In the minute 7, Allard Lindhout signals a throw-in for Almere, close to Sparta's area. 7' Sparta needs to be cautious. Almere have an attacking throw-in.
Sparta needs to be cautious. Almere have an attacking throw-in. 7' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half. 8' In the minute 8, Sparta have a goal kick.
In the minute 8, Sparta have a goal kick. 9' Throw-in for Almere in the half of Sparta.
Throw-in for Almere in the half of Sparta. 9' Allard Lindhout signals a Almere throw-in in Sparta's half.
Allard Lindhout signals a Almere throw-in in Sparta's half. 11' In the minute 11, Almere have a dangerous throw-in.
11' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick. 12' Goal! Almere have got their heads in front thanks to a Thomas Robinet strike.
14' In the minute 14, Sparta to take a throw-in in Almere territory.
In the minute 14, Sparta to take a throw-in in Almere territory. 15' Almere have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.
18' Throw-in Sparta.
Throw-in Sparta. 19' In the minute 19, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
In the minute 19, Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 20' Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta.
Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta. 21' Corner awarded to Sparta.
Corner awarded to Sparta. 21' In the minute 21, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
22' Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
Throw-in for Sparta in their own half. 23' Throw-in for Almere close to the penalty box.
25' In the minute 25, Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.
In the minute 25, Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam. 26' Free kick for Almere in the half of Sparta.
Free kick for Almere in the half of Sparta. 27' Allard Lindhout signals a Almere throw-in in Sparta's half.
Allard Lindhout signals a Almere throw-in in Sparta's half. 28' In the minute 28, Throw-in for Almere in the half of Sparta.
In the minute 28, Throw-in for Almere in the half of Sparta. 28' Free kick for Sparta in their own half.
Free kick for Sparta in their own half. 28' Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 30' In the minute 30, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In the minute 30, In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team. 32' In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Djevencio Van der Kust. The finish is off target, however.
In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Djevencio Van der Kust. The finish is off target, however. 32' Allard Lindhout awards Almere a goal kick.
33' In the minute 33, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
34' Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half. 34' Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half. 35' In the minute 35, Can Almere get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
In the minute 35, Can Almere get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half? 36' Free kick Sparta.
Free kick Sparta. 38' Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. 38' Allard Lindhout awards Almere a goal kick.
38' In the minute 38, Corner awarded to Sparta.
In the minute 38, Corner awarded to Sparta. 39' Almere's Kornelius Normann Hansen gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Sparta defender.
Almere's Kornelius Normann Hansen gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Sparta defender. 39' In the minute 39, Sparta have a goal kick.
In the minute 39, Sparta have a goal kick. 40' Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.
Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half. 42' Almere are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
43' In the minute 43, The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Rajiv Van La Parra.
44' The match is underway again.
44' Almere’s Rajiv Van La Parra is on his feet again at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
Almere’s Rajiv Van La Parra is on his feet again at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. 45' + 1 Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.
Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box. 45' + 1 The fourth official's board shows 1 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Sparta pushes forward through Camiel Neghli, whose finish on goal is saved.
In the minute 45, Sparta pushes forward through Camiel Neghli, whose finish on goal is saved. 45' In the minute 45, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.
In the minute 45, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout. 45' The first-half has ended.
46' In the minute 46, The second half is underway in Rotterdam - Sparta with the kick-off.
In the minute 46, The second half is underway in Rotterdam - Sparta with the kick-off. 45' + 2 Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout.
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Allard Lindhout. 46' Charles-Andreas Brym is replacing Pelle Clement for the home team.
46' Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
Allard Lindhout signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half. 48' In the minute 48, Allard Lindhout awards the away team a throw-in.
49' Throw-in for Almere in their own half.
50' Rajiv Van La Parra for Almere gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
51' Almere's Stije Resink gets his shot away but it misses the target.
51' Almere to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
Almere to take a throw-in in Sparta territory. 51' In the minute 51, Corner awarded to Almere.