Sparta Rotterdam - Utrecht in live - 4 June 2023

Mike Van Der Hoorn (Utrecht) misses!

Shurandy Sambo (Sparta) converts his penalty!

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht) scores from the penalty spot.

Adil Auassar (Sparta) misses his penalty attempt!

A devastated Luuk Brouwers (Utrecht) misses and walks back to his team mates.

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) converts his penalty!

Sander Van de Streek (Utrecht) succeeds from the penalty spot.

Dirk Abels (Sparta) scores!

Taylor Booth (Utrecht) scores from the penalty spot.

Arno Verschueren (Sparta) scores!

Bas Dost (Utrecht) succeeds from the penalty spot.

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta) converts his penalty!

Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

In Rotterdam Utrecht drive forward through Can Bozdogan. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Throw-in Utrecht.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Sparta throw-in in Utrecht's half.

Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.

Utrecht have a goal kick.

In Rotterdam Sparta attack through Shurandy Sambo. The finish is off target, however.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.

Can Bozdogan of Utrecht smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Anthony Descotte returns to the field for Utrecht after picking up a slight injury.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Anthony Descotte.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Throw-in for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.

Throw-in for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Arno Verschueren (Sparta) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Anthony Descotte is replacing Anastasios Douvikas for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.

Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Can Utrecht get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?

Corner awarded to Utrecht.

Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Sparta pushes forward through Jonathan De Guzman, whose finish on goal is saved.

Jochem Kamphuis awards Utrecht a goal kick.

Sparta's Vito Van Crooij misses with an attempt on goal.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Ball safe as Utrecht is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Utrecht will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sparta.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Utrecht territory.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jochem Kamphuis awards the away team a throw-in.

Goal kick for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Sparta drives forward and Vito Van Crooij gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

The away team have replaced Jens Toornstra with Luuk Brouwers. This is the fifth substitution made today by Michael Silberbauer.

Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.

Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Utrecht territory.

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht) has received a first yellow card.

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Adil Auassar for Sparta is back on the field again.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Adil Auassar.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Utrecht in their own half.

Vito Van Crooij is booked for the home team.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta.

Utrecht have a goal kick.

Sparta surge into the attack at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel but Arno Verschueren’s header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.

It seems as if Tobias Lauritsen is unable to continue. Jonathan De Guzman replaces him for the home team.

Tobias Lauritsen is back on the pitch.

The match at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel has been interrupted briefly for a check on Tobias Lauritsen, who is down injured.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Goal! Nick Viergever gives Utrecht a 0-1 lead in Rotterdam. Great play from Sander Van de Streek to set up the goal.

Sparta make their second substitution with Dirk Abels replacing Younes Namli.

Can Utrecht capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?

Jochem Kamphuis signals a throw-in for Utrecht, close to Sparta's area.

Throw-in Utrecht.

Throw-in for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Can Utrecht get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?

Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.

Utrecht have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Tobias Lauritsen has recovered and rejoins the match in Rotterdam.

Jochem Kamphuis waits before resuming play because Tobias Lauritsen for Sparta is still down.

Free kick Sparta.

Jochem Kamphuis awards Utrecht a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Jochem Kamphuis.

Adil Auassar is on a sub for Mike Eerdhuijzen for Sparta.

Michael Silberbauer (Utrecht) is making a fourth substitution, with Hidde Ter Avest replacing Sean Klaiber.

Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Utrecht's half?

Michael Silberbauer (Utrecht) has taken off Othman Boussaid who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Bas Dost is the replacement.

Modibo Sagnan is replacing Mark Van der Maarel for the away team.

Can Utrecht capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Jochem Kamphuis awards the away team a throw-in.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Free kick for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Mark Van der Maarel (Utrecht) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Utrecht throw-in in Sparta's half.

Utrecht's Othman Boussaid is back in action after a slight knock.

Utrecht awarded a free kick in their own half.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Othman Boussaid for Utrecht who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Throw-in for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Utrecht's Anastasios Douvikas looks ok and returns to the pitch.

The away team replace Bart Ramselaar with Taylor Booth.

Anastasios Douvikas is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.

Younes Namli of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?

Utrecht have a dangerous throw-in.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Utrecht throw-in in Sparta's half.

Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Sparta are coming forward and Tobias Lauritsen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

The first half has been concluded at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Free kick for Utrecht in their own half.

Throw-in Utrecht.

Utrecht needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.

Ball safe as Utrecht is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Utrecht awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Sparta's Younes Namli is on target but unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Utrecht to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.

Free kick for Sparta in the half of Utrecht.

Throw-in for Utrecht in their own half.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Utrecht territory.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Utrecht in the half of Sparta.

Throw-in for Utrecht at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) goes close with a header but the ball is scrambled away by Utrecht defenders.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Sparta.

Jochem Kamphuis awards Sparta a goal kick.

At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Utrecht are penalized for being offside.

Free kick Utrecht.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Utrecht goal kick.

Free kick in a good position for Sparta!

Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Utrecht's half?

Jochem Kamphuis awards the away team a throw-in.

Koki Saito for Sparta drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Jochem Kamphuis signals a Utrecht throw-in in Sparta's half.

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

The match has started.

On their last meeting Sparta Rotterdam won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam have a winning streak of 3 matches.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.85 goals when playing at home and FC Utrecht scores 2.04 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht is 3.4.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 0.6 goals in a match against FC Utrecht and FC Utrecht scores 2.8 goals against Sparta Rotterdam (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Sparta Rotterdam won 1, FC Utrecht won 4, 0 draws.

FC Utrecht have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Sparta Rotterdam (in all competitions).

FC Utrecht's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Sparta Rotterdam's.

In Eredivisie, FC Utrecht has better performance than Sparta Rotterdam.

When FC Utrecht is down 1-0 away, they win 10% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam is down 0-1 home, they win 40% of their matches.

When FC Utrecht leads 0-1 away, they win in 76% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam leads 1-0 at home, they win in 87% of their matches.

On their last meeting FC Utrecht won by 3 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was FC Utrecht.

Sparta Rotterdam wins 42% of halftimes, FC Utrecht wins 23%.

Sparta Rotterdam wins 1st half in 42% of their matches, FC Utrecht in 23% of their matches.

FC Utrecht have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

The result of the first leg: FC Utrecht - Sparta Rotterdam 1-2.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't won any of their last 4 games against FC Utrecht.

Sparta Rotterdam's last home win against FC Utrecht was in 2008.

During the last 43 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won 10 times, there have been 11 draws while FC Utrecht have won 22 times.

During the last 21 meetings with Sparta Rotterdam playing at home, Sparta Rotterdam have won 8 times, there have been 4 draws while FC Utrecht have won 9 times.

The most common result of matches between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht is 0-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.