0.00 0-0

Helmond Sport start the match!

2.25 0-0

Ernesto José Mari clumsily knocks into Alfred Kelban. Ernesto José Mari is shown the yellow card! Alfred Kelban hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

4.48 0-0

Sergio Dreef decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

6.00 0-0

Without breaking stride, Hennie Caluwé plays the ball forward to Sergio Dreef. Sergio Dreef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

9.06 0-0

Gerhard Eder hits a low pass to Ugo Beckham. Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Beckham plays the ball forward to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas plays a one-two with Stefano Hamming and advances towards the goal... Youssef Maas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Dichio!

10.11 0-1

Fernando Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

15.55 0-1

Garry Souness knocks the ball forward to Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward. Mike Carrick holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffrey Averdijk who gathers it comfortably.

24.07 0-1

Paul Of Hesselink passes the ball forward to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!

26.15 0-1

Patricio Rubio laces a weighted ball forward to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefano Hamming is offside!

27.39 0-1

Hennie Caluwé flicks a high ball forward to Mike Carrick who takes it down. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

30.15 1-1

Carlos Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio makes a simple pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky hits a low pass to Theo Van Eijk. Some awkward footwork from Theo Van Eijk provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!

34.15 1-1

Theo Van Eijk hits a low pass to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!

38.40 1-1

Mike Carrick threads a neat ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!

40.05 1-1

Garry Souness plays the ball forward to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari threads a neat ball through to Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Brouwer. Nelson Brouwer whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Geoffrey Averdijk.

41.04 1-1

Ernesto José Mari takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Youssef Maas reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!

42.53 1-1

Ugo Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!

44.26 1-1

Ernesto José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Morales. Fernando Morales gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!

45.00 1-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!

48.43 1-1

Carlos Suarez sees Leon Braat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Braat knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!

49.33 1-1

Ivar Bakkati catches Carlos Suarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivar Bakkati and warns him to calm down! Carlos Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

53.48 1-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Dreef picks a pass forward to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort but Geoffrey Averdijk reads it well. Fabulous save!

54.54 1-1

Theo Van Eijk hacks Sergio Dreef from behind! Theo Van Eijk is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Dreef gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

55.42 1-1

Ivar Bakkati hacks Patricio Rubio from behind! Ivar Bakkati is shown the yellow card! Patricio Rubio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

57.20 1-1

Gerhard Eder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio knocks the ball forward to Theo Van Eijk. Theo Van Eijk plays a quick one-two with Youssef Maas and rushes in on goal... Theo Van Eijk tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!

60.38 1-1

Garry Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ernesto José Mari shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

61.51 1-2

Garry Souness runs forward with the ball. Garry Souness flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Dreef who takes it down. Sergio Dreef lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

66.14 1-2

Fernando Morales darts forward. Fernando Morales whips in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. With a superhuman jump, Ivar Bakkati connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.

67.28 1-2

Stephen Brady makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Brady deftly passes the ball to Ernesto José Mari, releasing him through on goal. Ernesto José Mari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Geoffrey Averdijk gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!

71.11 1-2

Paul Of Hesselink barges into Alfred Kelban. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Kelban hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

72.42 2-2

Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Eder. Gerhard Eder sees space and advances. Gerhard Eder lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

75.49 2-2

Ernesto José Mari advances with the ball. Ernesto José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Geoffrey Averdijk manages to gather it.

77.25 2-2

Without breaking stride, Sergio Dreef plays the ball forward to Mike Carrick. Mike Carrick shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.

81.52 2-2

Ugo Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas makes a probing pass to Leon Braat but he's offside!

84.45 2-2

Alfred Kelban threads the ball through to Leon Braat. Leon Braat threads a neat ball through to Youssef Maas. Youssef Maas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky but the linesman indicates offside!

85.16 2-2

Alfred Kelban flicks a high pass forward. Leon Braat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Braat threads a neat ball through to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming sees David Konchesky just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Konchesky provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Jonathan Dichio.

87.18 2-2

Gerhard Eder knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Braat. Leon Braat threads a neat ball through to Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

89.34 3-2

Theo Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Hamming. Stefano Hamming flicks a high pass forward. David Konchesky controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. David Konchesky tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jonathan Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!

90.00 3-2

The referee blows for full-time