Stije Resink is penalised for pushing Mohamed Nassoh

Ball possession: Sparta Rotterdam: 46%, FC Groningen: 54%.

Both teams could have won today but Sparta Rotterdam just managed to carve out the victory

That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

Mike Eerdhuijzen from Sparta Rotterdam intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Jorg Schreuders swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Marvin Young relieves the pressure with a clearance

A shot by Leandro Bacuna is blocked

Etienne Vaessen relieves the pressure with a clearance