0'
The current period has begun.
1'
Throw-in for Excelsior close to the penalty box.
3'
Jeroen Manschot signals a Excelsior throw-in in Sparta's half.
5'
Excelsior have a goal kick.
6'
Jeroen Manschot signals a throw-in for Excelsior, close to Sparta's area.
7'
Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Jeroen Manschot.
8'
Shurandy Sambo of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
9'
Throw-in for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
11'
Free kick for Excelsior in the half of Sparta.
12'
Goal kick for Sparta at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
12'
Excelsior pushes forward through Derensili Sanches Fernandes, whose finish on goal is saved.
13'
Can Excelsior get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?
14'
Sparta to take a throw-in in Excelsior territory.
15'
Ball goes out of play for a Excelsior goal kick.
16'
Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.
16'
Sparta are coming forward and Mitchell Van Bergen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
16'
Jeroen Manschot awards Excelsior a goal kick.
17'
Throw-in high up the field for Excelsior in Rotterdam.
19'
Tobias Lauritsen for Sparta drives towards goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.
19'
Sparta's Mitchell Van Bergen is on target but unsuccessful.
21'
Sparta needs to be cautious. Excelsior have an attacking throw-in.
24'
Corner awarded to Excelsior.
26'
Corner awarded to Excelsior.
29'
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
30'
A shot has been taken by Excelsior.
32'
Free kick Sparta.
32'
Teo Quintero Leon is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.
34'
An injured player has returned for Sparta.
36'
Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Excelsior's half?
36'
Excelsior's Noah Naujoks has been booked in Rotterdam.
38'
Jeroen Manschot awards Excelsior a goal kick.
39'
Throw-in for Excelsior in the half of Sparta.
41'
Excelsior's Arthur Zagre gets his shot away but it misses the target.
41'
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
43'
Sparta's Sayfallah Ltaief gets in a shot on goal at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.
43'
Play has been interrupted briefly in Rotterdam to check on Noah Naujoks, who is grimacing with pain.
44'
An injured player has returned for Excelsior.
45'
At Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Jens Toornstra has been yellow-carded for the away team.
45+3'
Sparta have a goal kick.
45'
The current period has ended.
45'
The current period has begun.
47'
Excelsior drives forward and Derensili Sanches Fernandes gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
49'
Excelsior push upfield but Jeroen Manschot quickly pulls them for offside.
49'
Joshua Kitolano of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.
49'
Ball goes out of play for a Excelsior goal kick.
51'
Goal kick for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
54'
In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.
54'
Jeroen Manschot awards the home team a throw-in.
58'
In Rotterdam Excelsior attack through Szymon Wlodarczyk. The finish is off target, however.
58'
Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.
60'
A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
60'
Ilias Bronkhorst for Excelsior has been booked by Jeroen Manschot and receives a first yellow card.
61'
Jeroen Manschot waits before resuming play because Irakli Yegoian for Excelsior is still down.
62'
An injured player has returned for Excelsior.
64'
Excelsior awarded a free kick in their own half.
64'
Chris-Kevin Nadje is replacing Noah Naujoks for the home team.
66'
In Rotterdam, Sparta push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
64'
Excelsior make their second substitution with Mike Van Duinen replacing Szymon Wlodarczyk.
69'
Excelsior's Chris-Kevin Nadje breaks free at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.
69'
It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.
70'
Excelsior have been awarded a corner by Jeroen Manschot.
70'
Sparta have a goal kick.
74'
Jeroen Manschot awards Sparta a goal kick.
74'
Ayoub Oufkir is replacing Sayfallah Ltaief for Sparta at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
72'
Arthur Zagre (Excelsior) has received a yellow card from Jeroen Manschot.
75'
Lance Duijvestijn is on a sub for Pelle Clement for Sparta.
75'
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jeroen Manschot.
76'
Jeroen Manschot signals a free kick to Excelsior in their own half.
77'
The home team have replaced Gyan De Regt with Yoon Do-yong. This is the third substitution made today by Ruben den Uil.
77'
Ruben den Uil is making the team's fourth substitution at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion with Stefan Mitrovic replacing Derensili Sanches Fernandes.
77'
Sparta's Lance Duijvestijn is on target but unsuccessful.
78'
Excelsior will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sparta.
78'
Arthur Zagre in Excelsior has been yellow-carded a second time by Jeroen Manschot and is being sent off.
80'
Goal kick for Excelsior at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
80'
The home team replace Adam Carlen with Simon Janssen.
83'
Corner awarded to Excelsior.
84'
Corner awarded to Excelsior.
85'
Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jeroen Manschot.
87'
Corner awarded to Excelsior.
88'
Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta) fires in a shot – and hits the post!
90+1'
It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.
90+1'
Throw-in Excelsior.
90+2'
Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a third substitution, with Jonathan De Guzman replacing Teo Quintero Leon.
90+3'
Goal! Ayoub Oufkir gives Sparta a 0-1 lead.
EXL
0
SPT
1
90+4'
VAR: Goal.
90+4'
VAR Decision: Goal.
90+6'
Sparta make their fourth substitution with Tijs Velthuis replacing Mitchell Van Bergen.
90'
The match has ended.
