In this closely contested Eredivisie match held on 13th May 2023, FC Volendam edged out Sparta Rotterdam with a 2-1 victory. Importantly, the game was decided in the second half with FC Volendam scoring the decisive goal, despite an early setback in the first half.

Sparta Rotterdam kick-started this encounter on a high note with an early goal in the first half at the 5-minute mark giving the away side a 1-0 lead. However, FC Volendam showed great resilience and determination, and their relentless pressure finally paid off, with an equalizer scored towards the end of the first half at the 37-minute mark.

In terms of shots on target and offenses, Sparta Rotterdam found themselves repeatedly in offside positions throughout the match (3 times), which hampered their attempts to regain the lead. On the other hand, FC Volendam maintained a clean state regarding their offensive play and were not caught offside once in the entire game.

The second half of the match saw both teams receiving yellow cards for various offenses. The home side, FC Volendam, received their yellow cards at the 67th and 69th minute, which could have potentially deterred their aggressive play. Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam also received two yellow cards in this half at the 56th and 89th-minute mark. However, none of these bookings resulted in any player dismissal, with both teams finishing the game with 11 players each.

Determination paid off for FC Volendam in the form of a second goal at the 91st-minute mark, which sealed their victory and capped off a strong comeback against Sparta Rotterdam.

In terms of set pieces, each side had a fair share of corner kicks. The home side had 6 corner kicks, a slightly greater number compared to Sparta Rotterdam's 5, which indicates an aggressive attacking stance by both teams down the flanks.

As a summary, this match was characterized by a combative and relentless spirit from both FC Volendam and Sparta Rotterdam, where the former succeeded in overcoming an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory. Key factors that proved decisive in this match include FC Volendam's clean offensive play in terms of offsides, their ability to draw level before the end of the first half, and ultimately taking an advantage in the dying moments of the match.

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