1' The first-half is in progress. Sparta get the game underway.
2' 
In the minute 2, Groningen needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.
In the minute 2, Groningen needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in. 5' Corner awarded to Groningen.
Corner awarded to Groningen. 6' Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. 7' In the minute 7, Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.
9' Groningen are whistled for offside.
Groningen are whistled for offside. 9' Rob Dieperink signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.
12' In the minute 12, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
15' Bart Vriends is booked for the away team.
15' Free kick in a good position for Groningen!
Free kick in a good position for Groningen! 17' In the minute 17, Free kick Groningen.
In the minute 17, Free kick Groningen. 20' Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
21' Rob Dieperink signals a Groningen throw-in in Sparta's half.
Rob Dieperink signals a Groningen throw-in in Sparta's half. 21' In the minute 21, Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
22' Rob Dieperink awards the home team a throw-in.
24' Nordin Musampa (Groningen) has been sent off!
Nordin Musampa (Groningen) has been sent off! 25' In the minute 25, Rob Dieperink signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Groningen's area.
In the minute 25, Rob Dieperink signals a free kick to Sparta just outside Groningen's area. 25' Sparta take a 0-1 lead thanks to Jonathan De Guzman.
26' Isak Dybvik Maatta (Groningen) has received a first yellow card.
Isak Dybvik Maatta (Groningen) has received a first yellow card. 27' In the minute 27, Rob Dieperink signals a free kick to Sparta.
28' Rob Dieperink signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Groningen's area.
Rob Dieperink signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Groningen's area. 28' Can Sparta capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
30' In the minute 30, Throw-in Sparta.
31' In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the home team. 32' Free kick for Groningen in the half of Sparta.
Free kick for Groningen in the half of Sparta. 32' In the minute 32, Can Groningen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?
In the minute 32, Can Groningen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half? 33' Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory. 36' Rob Dieperink awards Groningen a goal kick.
Rob Dieperink awards Groningen a goal kick. 37' In the minute 37, Sparta drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
38' Throw-in for Groningen in the half of Sparta.
Throw-in for Groningen in the half of Sparta. 39' Goal kick for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
40' In the minute 40, Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.
41' Groningen have been awarded a corner by Rob Dieperink.
Groningen have been awarded a corner by Rob Dieperink. 41' Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
43' In the minute 43, In Groningen, Groningen push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
In the minute 43, In Groningen, Groningen push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside. 44' Rob Dieperink awards the away team a throw-in.
45' + 1 Corner awarded to Sparta.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In the minute 45, In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the home team. 45' + 2 At Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium the fourth official shows that 2 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 In Groningen Groningen attack through Laros Duarte. The finish is off target, however.
In Groningen Groningen attack through Laros Duarte. The finish is off target, however. 45' + 2 In the minute 45, It's a goal kick for the away team in Groningen.
In the minute 45, It's a goal kick for the away team in Groningen. 45' The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.
46' Rob Dieperink blows to start the second-half. Groningen with the kick-off.
Rob Dieperink blows to start the second-half. Groningen with the kick-off. 46' In the minute 46, The away team have replaced Mica Pinto with Aaron Meijers. This is the first substitution made today by Maurice Steijn.
46' Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a second substitution, with Koki Saito replacing Bart Vriends.
46' Groningen have a goal kick.
Groningen have a goal kick. 48' In the minute 48, Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.
In the minute 48, Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half. 48' Sparta pushes forward through Tobias Lauritsen, whose finish on goal is saved.
49' Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Groningen's half?
Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Groningen's half? 49' In the minute 49, Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Groningen.
In the minute 49, Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Groningen. 50' Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
50' Sparta have been awarded a corner by Rob Dieperink.
52' In the minute 52, Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half.
In the minute 52, Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half. 54' Rob Dieperink awards Groningen a goal kick.
Rob Dieperink awards Groningen a goal kick. 54' Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. 55' In the minute 55, Throw-in Groningen.
In the minute 55, Throw-in Groningen. 56' Corner awarded to Sparta.
57' Arno Verschueren (Sparta) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.
57' In the minute 57, Sparta have been awarded a corner by Rob Dieperink.
58' Tobias Lauritsen with an assist there.
59' In the minute 59, Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.
In the minute 59, Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory. 60' Free kick for Groningen in their own half.
Free kick for Groningen in their own half. 61' Free kick Sparta.
62' In the minute 62, Groningen have a goal kick.
In the minute 62, Groningen have a goal kick. 63' Play has been interrupted briefly in Groningen to check on Isak Dybvik Maatta, who is grimacing with pain.
Play has been interrupted briefly in Groningen to check on Isak Dybvik Maatta, who is grimacing with pain. 64' Dennis Van der Ree is making the team's first substitution at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium with Thijmen Blokzijl replacing Isak Dybvik Maatta.
64' In the minute 64, Matej Chalus is replacing Radinio Balker for the home team.
64' Isak Dybvik Maatta returns to the field for Groningen after picking up a slight injury.
Isak Dybvik Maatta returns to the field for Groningen after picking up a slight injury. 64' The home team replace Oliver Antman with Daleho Irandust.
65' In the minute 65, Pedro Aleman Serna is on a sub for Younes Namli for Sparta.
65' Rick Meissen is replacing Shurandy Sambo for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
65' Sparta make their fifth substitution with Joshua Kitolano replacing Jonathan De Guzman.
66' In the minute 66, Goal kick for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
In the minute 66, Goal kick for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. 67' It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen. 68' Rob Dieperink signals a Sparta throw-in in Groningen's half.
Rob Dieperink signals a Sparta throw-in in Groningen's half. 68' In the minute 68, Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.
69' Ball goes out of play for a Groningen goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Groningen goal kick. 72' It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen. 74' In the minute 74, Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
75' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
75' Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.
76' In the minute 76, Sparta take a comfortable 0-3 lead thanks to Arno Verschueren.