Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam draw in a hard-fought match
Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam drew 1-1 in a hard-fought match at the Euroborg. The game was characterized by a struggle in midfield and the lack of effectiveness in front of goal from both teams.
R. Postema opened the scoring for Groningen in the 31st minute, taking advantage of a good assist. However, Sparta Rotterdam managed to equalize the score thanks to an own goal by a Groningen player.
The game was full of yellow cards. P. Clement (Sparta Rotterdam) and M. Peersman (Groningen) were booked in the first half, while Metinho (Sparta Rotterdam) was shown his yellow card in the second half.
Groningen dominated possession for most of the match (43%), but they failed to turn that superiority into clear scoring chances. Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, was more effective in attack (3 shots on target vs 4 from Groningen) and had more control of the game.
The draw gives both teams important points in the fight for the top positions in the Eredivisie.
Substitutions sparta rotterdam: at minute 25 M. Nassoh came in and Kayky went out., at minute 46 Metinho came in and P. Clement went out., at minute 74 S. Mito came in and C. Neghli went out., at minute 87 C. Brym came in and S. Bakari went out.
Substitutions groningen: at minute 46 B. Willumsson came in and T. van Bergen went out., at minute 79 J. Pelupessy came in and L. Valente went out., at minute 82 F. Stam came in and W. Prins went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Groningen
Titulares:
Sparta Rotterdam
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