The opening half is underway...

Another offensive push. Kees Smit from AZ heads the ball from the middle of the box, but Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Sven Mijnans, who delivered a cross.

Opportunity wasted! Kees Smit from AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Mees de Wit.

Another offensive effort underway. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Joël Drommel from Sparta Rotterdam makes a fantastic save, pushing it away in de rechterbovenhoek. The assist came from Kees Smit.

Corner awarded to AZ after Joël Drommel allowed the ball to go out.

Another offensive push. Weslley Patati from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.

Wasted opportunity! Weslley Patati from AZ took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide. The assist came from Denso Kasius.

Another offensive push underway. Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.

Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.

Kees Smit from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Opportunity wasted. Ayoub Oufkir of Sparta Rotterdam fired a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.

Ayoub Oufkir from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Weslley Patati from AZ committed a foul.

Kees Smit from AZ committed a foul.

Lance Duijvestijn from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick in the defensive area.

Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.

Weslley Patati from AZ earned a free kick on the right side of the field.

Sven Mijnans from AZ attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully defended and blocked. The assist came from Troy Parrott.

Corner awarded to AZ after a foul by Bruno Martins Indi.

Corner awarded to AZ after Pelle Clement allowed the ball to go out.

Corner awarded to AZ after Pelle Clement allowed it.

Corner awarded to AZ after Pelle Clement allowed the ball to go out.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Troy Parrott from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel from Sparta Rotterdam makes a save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Isak Jensen.

Corner awarded to AZ, following a foul by Joël Drommel.

A new offensive play unfolds as Troy Parrott from AZ attempts a kopbal from the middle of the penalty area. However, Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Sven Mijnans, who delivered a well-placed cross.

Offside call against Sparta Rotterdam. Mitchell van Bergen is caught in an offside position.

Ayoub Oufkir from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.

Isak Jensen from AZ committed a foul.

Teo Quintero of Sparta Rotterdam has given away a penalty following a foul committed inside the box.

Penalty attempt thwarted. Troy Parrott from AZ took a shot with his right foot, but it was successfully blocked.

Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick in the defensive zone.

Mees de Wit from AZ committed a foul.

Offside call against Sparta Rotterdam. Mitchell van Bergen has been caught offside.

Weslley Patati from AZ had a golden opportunity but couldn't convert it, firing a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went astray.

Pelle Clement from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.

Kees Smit from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Denso Kasius, who delivered a well-placed cross.

The attempt is thwarted. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Kees Smit.

Corner awarded to AZ after Jens Toornstra allowed the ball to go out.

Corner awarded to AZ after Shurandy Sambo's foul.

Another offensive move underway. Weslley Patati from AZ attempts a kopbal from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.

A fresh offensive play unfolds as Weslley Patati from AZ attempts a kopbal from the middle of the penalty area. However, Joël Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam makes a fantastic save, denying the shot aimed at the upper center of the goal. The assist comes from Sven Mijnans, who delivered a precise through ball.

Opportunity wasted. Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta Rotterdam attempted a kopbal from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Mitchell van Bergen, who delivered a cross.

Match temporarily halted due to an injury to Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam.

Match is currently paused due to an injury to Sven Mijnans from AZ.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.

Offside call against AZ. Troy Parrott is caught in an offside position.

The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Sparta Rotterdam and AZ.

The second half is underway with the score still tied at Sparta Rotterdam 0, AZ 0.

Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Joshua Kitolano comes on to replace Jens Toornstra.

Another offensive push underway. Weslley Patati from AZ takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel from Sparta Rotterdam makes a save, diving to his right. The assist came from Denso Kasius.

The attempt is thwarted. Troy Parrott from AZ fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's successfully blocked.

Weslley Patati from AZ committed a foul.

Lance Duijvestijn from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.

Another offensive push. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Joël Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Weslley Patati.

Corner awarded to AZ after Joël Drommel allowed the ball to go out.

Wouter Goes from AZ has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Mitchell van Bergen committed a foul against the player from Sparta Rotterdam.

Another offensive push! Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball from the middle of the box, but it's expertly stopped by the goalkeeper, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro, who is positioned centrally. The assist came from Mitchell van Bergen, who delivered a precise cross.

Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam.

The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.

Corner awarded to AZ after Marvin Young conceded the ball.

Another offensive effort underway. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Joël Drommel of Sparta Rotterdam makes a save in de rechterbenedenhoek. The assist came from Kees Smit.

A shot has been deflected. Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam attempted a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn.

Opportunity squandered! Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it didn't find the target.

Pelle Clement from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Offside call against AZ. Weslley Patati has been caught in an offside position.

Weslley Patati from AZ committed a foul.

Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.

Sven Mijnans from AZ committed a foul.

Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.

The attempt is thwarted. Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball from within the six-yard area, but it's blocked on the left side. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn.

Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out of play.

The attempt is thwarted. Shurandy Sambo from Sparta Rotterdam takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn.

Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Troy Parrott allowed the ball to go out.

Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after Peer Koopmeiners allowed the ball to go out.

Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.

Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick on the left side of the field.

Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after a play that resulted in a deflection off Mees de Wit.

Corner awarded to AZ after a foul by Shurandy Sambo.

Match halted due to an injury to Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam.

Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Ayoni Santos vervangt Pelle Clement.

The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.

A fresh offensive move unfolds as Ayoni Santos from Sparta Rotterdam takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, the effort is thwarted by the goalkeeper, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro of AZ, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Tobias Lauritsen.

Corner kick awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after a deflection off Alexandre Penetra.

Corner kick awarded to Sparta Rotterdam, following a foul by Kees Smit.

Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam has been shown a yellow card.

Wouter Goes from AZ has been shown a yellow card.

Substitution for AZ: Dave Kwakman comes on to replace Kees Smit.

Substitution for AZ: Ibrahim Sadiq comes on to replace Weslley Patati.

Substitution for AZ: Lequincio Zeefuik comes on to replace Troy Parrott.

Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam commits a handball.

Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Nökkvi Thórisson comes on to replace Teo Quintero.

Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Jonathan de Guzmán comes on to replace Ayoub Oufkir.

Ayoni Santos of Sparta Rotterdam earned a free kick in an offensive position.

Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ has committed a foul.

Dave Kwakman from AZ commits a handball.

The attempt is thwarted. Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nökkvi Thórisson.

Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.

Wouter Goes from AZ has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Jelani Seedorf vervangt Mitchell van Bergen.

Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

Lequincio Zeefuik from AZ committed a foul.

Opportunity wasted. Lance Duijvestijn from Sparta Rotterdam took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to find the target.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.

The second half has concluded with the final score: Sparta Rotterdam 0, AZ 1.

That's it for the match! The final score is Sparta Rotterdam 0, AZ 1.