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Netherlands - EredivisieAFAS Stadion, May 11
FTAZ Alkmaar
3 - 0
FC Groningen
Events:
9'Sven MijnansDenso Kasius1 - 0(Assist)
9'1 - 0Sven MijnansDenso Kasius(Assist)
30'Ernest PokuMexx Meerdink2 - 0(Assist)
30'2 - 0Ernest PokuMexx Meerdink(Assist)
39'Hjalmar Ekdal
39'Hjalmar Ekdal
45 + 2'Ruben van Bommel
45 + 2'Ruben van Bommel
HT
2 - 0
Events:
48'Mexx MeerdinkPeer Koopmeiners3 - 0(Assist)
48'3 - 0Mexx MeerdinkPeer Koopmeiners(Assist)
81'Wouter Prins
81'Wouter Prins
FT
3 - 0
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Sander van der Eijk (Netherlands)
Venue: AFAS StadionMay 11
Spectators: 17,856
Stats:
Shots on target
12
Shots on target
4
Shots off target
6
Shots off target
3
Blocked Shots
1
Blocked Shots
3
Possession (%)
50
Possession (%)
50
Corner Kicks
11
Corner Kicks
4
Offsides
0
Offsides
1
Fouls
9
Fouls
11
Throw ins
9
Throw ins
12
Yellow cards
1
Yellow cards
2
Crosses
7
Crosses
5
Goalkeeper saves
4
Goalkeeper saves
9
Goal kicks
3
Goal kicks
8
Latest commentaries:
90+7'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7'Today's attendance is 17856.
90+7'Zico Buurmeester from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+6'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
90+6'Good effort by Denso Kasius as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+6'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 50%, FC Groningen: 50%.
90+5'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+5'Dangerous challenge by Zico Buurmeester from AZ Alkmaar. Finn Stam on the receiving end of that.
90+5'Finn Stam wins an air challenge against Zico Buurmeester
90+4'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
90+3'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
90+2'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
90+1'Mayckel Lahdo from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wouter Prins
90+1'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
89'The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
88'A chance presents itself to Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
88'Safe hands from Rome Owusu-Oduro as he comes out and claims the ball
88'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
87'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
87'Stije Resink is leaving the field to be replaced by Tika de Jonge in a tactical substitution.
87'POST! A header by Maxim Dekker hits the post!
86'Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
86'Finn Stam relieves the pressure with a clearance
85'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
85'Alexandre Penetra sends a header towards goal, but Etienne Vaessen is there to comfortably save it
84'The cross by Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84'The game is restarted.
84'Ernest Poku is leaving the field to be replaced by Mayckel Lahdo in a tactical substitution.
84'Jayden Addai is injured and is replaced by Mees de Wit.
82'Jayden Addai is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81'After a tactical foul, Wouter Prins sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
81'Dangerous challenge by Wouter Prins from FC Groningen. Jayden Addai on the receiving end of that.
81'Rome Owusu-Oduro from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81'A chance presents itself to Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
81'Leandro Bacuna swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80'Denso Kasius successfully blocks the shot
80'A shot by Leandro Bacuna is blocked.
80'Leandro Bacuna swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
79'Maxim Dekker successfully blocks the shot
79'A shot by Stije Resink is blocked.
79'Leandro Bacuna from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
79'Alexandre Penetra relieves the pressure with a clearance
79'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
78'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
77'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
77'Etienne Vaessen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76'Peer Koopmeiners is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
76'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
75'The game is restarted.
75'Peer Koopmeiners is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
75'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 45%, FC Groningen: 55%.
74'Peer Koopmeiners is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74'Dangerous challenge by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen. Peer Koopmeiners on the receiving end of that.
73'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
72'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
71'Hjalmar Ekdal is leaving the field to be replaced by Finn Stam in a tactical substitution.
71'Luciano Valente is leaving the field to be replaced by Romano Postema in a tactical substitution.
71'Thom van Bergen is leaving the field to be replaced by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson in a tactical substitution.
71'The referee signals a free kick as Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar trips Luciano Valente
70'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 46%, FC Groningen: 54%.
70'Jayden Addai makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 46%, FC Groningen: 54%.
69'Kees Smit relieves the pressure with a clearance
69'Ernest Poku shoots from outside the box, but Etienne Vaessen has it under control
69'Wouter Prins from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jayden Addai
68'Sven Mijnans is leaving the field to be replaced by Zico Buurmeester in a tactical substitution.
68'Mexx Meerdink is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Sadiq in a tactical substitution.
68'Ruben van Bommel is leaving the field to be replaced by Jayden Addai in a tactical substitution.
67'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
66'The referee signals a free kick as Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar trips Thijmen Blokzijl
66'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
65'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
65'Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
65'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 46%, FC Groningen: 54%.
65'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65'Peer Koopmeiners swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
64'Hjalmar Ekdal from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64'Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
64'Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
63'AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
63'The referee signals a free kick as Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen trips Mexx Meerdink
62'Stije Resink relieves the pressure with a clearance
62'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
61'A shot by Luciano Valente is blocked.
61'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
60'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
60'Marco Rente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60'Maxim Dekker relieves the pressure with a clearance
60'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 44%, FC Groningen: 56%.
59'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
58'The referee signals a free kick as Marco Rente from FC Groningen trips David Moeller Wolfe
57'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
57'Kees Smit relieves the pressure with a clearance
57'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56'The cross by Marco Rente from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
55'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
55'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 43%, FC Groningen: 57%.
55'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
54'Denso Kasius relieves the pressure with a clearance
54'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
53'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
52'Obstruction as Stije Resink cuts off the run of Ruben van Bommel. A free-kick is awarded.
51'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
50'Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
50'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
50'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 42%, FC Groningen: 58%.
49'VAR - CHECK - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check regarding AZ Alkmaar is in progress.
48'Peer Koopmeiners provided the assist for the goal.
48'G O O O A A A L - Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar heads the ball home!
48'Hjalmar Ekdal from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mexx Meerdink
47'Good effort by Jorg Schreuders as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
47'Luciano Valente creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
47'The referee signals a free kick as Marco Rente from FC Groningen trips Ruben van Bommel
46'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
46'The second half is underway.
46'Marvin Peersman is leaving the field to be replaced by Wouter Prins in a tactical substitution.
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'A chance presents itself to Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
45+3'The cross by Leandro Bacuna from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+2'Ruben van Bommel from AZ Alkmaar receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
45+2'The referee signals a free kick as Ruben van Bommel from AZ Alkmaar trips Luciano Valente
45+1'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
45'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
45'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 40%, FC Groningen: 60%.
44'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
44'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
43'The referee signals a free kick as Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar trips Thijmen Blokzijl
42'The referee signals a free kick as Dave Kwakman from FC Groningen trips Denso Kasius
42'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
41'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
40'David Moeller Wolfe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 41%, FC Groningen: 59%.
40'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
39'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
39'Sven Mijnans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
39'Mexx Meerdink fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
39'The referee runs back to show Hjalmar Ekdal from FC Groningen a yellow card for the previous foul.
38'Peer Koopmeiners makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38'Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
38'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
37'Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
37'AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
36'Thijmen Blokzijl wins an air challenge against Ernest Poku
36'The match resumes with a drop ball.
35'Hjalmar Ekdal is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 38%, FC Groningen: 62%.
34'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34'Hjalmar Ekdal from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34'A shot by Kees Smit is blocked.
34'Denso Kasius swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
33'Etienne Vaessen makes a crucial save!
33'Oooh... that was a sitter! Mexx Meerdink should have scored from that position
33'Good effort by Mexx Meerdink as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
33'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
31'Peer Koopmeiners made the key pass for the goal!
31'A contender for goal of the season!
30'Mexx Meerdink provided the assist for the goal.
30'G O O O A A A L - Ernest Poku scores with the left foot!
30'AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
30'Peer Koopmeiners relieves the pressure with a clearance
30'Etienne Vaessen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30'Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 37%, FC Groningen: 63%.
30'Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
29'Alexandre Penetra relieves the pressure with a clearance
29'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
29'Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
28'Good effort by Kees Smit as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28'The referee signals a free kick as Ruben van Bommel from AZ Alkmaar trips Jorg Schreuders
26'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
26'A chance presents itself to Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar but his header goes wide
26'Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
25'Hjalmar Ekdal relieves the pressure with a clearance
25'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 35%, FC Groningen: 65%.
25'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25'AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
25'Ruben van Bommel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25'Good effort by Mexx Meerdink as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
23'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
23'Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
23'Leandro Bacuna makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
22'The referee signals a free kick as Ruben van Bommel from AZ Alkmaar trips Marco Rente
21'AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
21'Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21'Marco Rente from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
21'Good effort by Jorg Schreuders as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20'Sven Mijnans shoots from outside the box, but Etienne Vaessen has it under control
20'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 36%, FC Groningen: 64%.
20'Maxim Dekker relieves the pressure with a clearance
20'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
19'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
18'Dangerous challenge by Leandro Bacuna from FC Groningen. Sven Mijnans on the receiving end of that.
17'Alexandre Penetra relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
17'Hjalmar Ekdal relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
16'Leandro Bacuna goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
15'The referee signals a free kick as Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar trips Luciano Valente
14'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 36%, FC Groningen: 64%.
14'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
14'Etienne Vaessen makes a crucial save!
13'Good effort by Ernest Poku as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
13'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
13'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
12'A chance presents itself to Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar but his header goes wide
12'Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
11'Hjalmar Ekdal relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
11'Good effort by Ernest Poku as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10'Denso Kasius relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 37%, FC Groningen: 63%.
10'Alexandre Penetra made the key pass for the goal!
9'Denso Kasius provided the assist for the goal.
9'G O O O A A A L - Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Sven Mijnans
9'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
8'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
7'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
7'The referee signals a free kick as Stije Resink from FC Groningen trips Mexx Meerdink
6'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
5'Good effort by Jorg Schreuders as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5'Obstruction as Marco Rente cuts off the run of Peer Koopmeiners. A free-kick is awarded.
5'Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 11%, FC Groningen: 89%.
5'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
5'Ruben van Bommel from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
4'Denso Kasius from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the right.
4'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
3'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
2'David Moeller Wolfe from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
2'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
1'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1'FC Groningen kick-off, and the game is underway.
1'The referee starts the match.
Welcome to AFAS Stadion, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Wed May 14 2025 06:56:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
1
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro
30
Denso Kasius
5
Alexandre Penetra
22
Maxim Dekker
18
David Møller Wolfe
26
Kees Smit
6
Peer Koopmeiners
21
Ernest Poku
10
Sven Mijnans
7
Ruben van Bommel
35
Mexx Meerdink
26
Thom Van Bergen
16
Dave Kwakman
10
Luciano Valente
14
Jorg Schreuders
6
Stije Resink
7
Leandro Bacuna
43
Marvin Peersman
3
Thijmen Blokzijl
4
Hjalmar Ekdal
5
Marco Rente
1
Etienne Vaessen
FC Groningen4-2-3-1
Substitutions:
68'
Sven MijnansZico Buurmeester
46'
Marvin PeersmanWouter Prins
68'
Ruben van BommelJayden Addai
71'
Thom Van BergenBrynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
68'
Mexx MeerdinkIbrahim Sadiq
71'
Luciano ValenteRomano Postema
84'
Jayden AddaiMees De Wit
71'
Hjalmar EkdalFinn Stam
84'
Ernest PokuMayckel Lahdo
87'
Stije ResinkTika De Jonge
Substitute players:
Hobie Verhulst
Hidde Jurjus
Jeroen Zoet
Dirk Baron
Bruno Martins Indi
Wouter Prins
Seiya Maikuma
Finn Stam
Mees De Wit
Tika De Jonge
Lewis Schouten
Mats Seuntjens
Zico Buurmeester
Thijs Oosting
Ibrahim Sadiq
David Van der Werff
Jayden Addai
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
Mayckel Lahdo
Noam Emeran
Rui Mendes
Romano Postema
Coaches:
Maarten Martens
Dick Lukkien
Eredivisie
#Team namePPlayedGDGoals DifferencePtsPointsWWinsDDrawsLLossesFGoals ForAGoals Against
1Champions LeaguePSV Eindhoven336276244510038
2Champions LeagueAjax33337523646532
3Champions League qualificationFeyenoord33406820857636
4Europa League qualificationFC Utrecht33176318966245
5Europa Conference League qualification play-offAZ Alkmaar33215616895736
6Europa Conference League qualification play-offFC Twente33155415996247
7Europa Conference League qualification play-offGo Ahead Eagles33451149105450
8Europa Conference League qualification play-offNEC Nijmegen33440117154945
9SC Heerenveen33-1740117154057
10Fortuna Sittard33-1740117153754
11Sparta Rotterdam33-239912123840
12FC Groningen33-1139109144051
13PEC Zwolle33-1038911134151
14Heracles33-2038911134161
15NAC Breda33-243288173357
16Relegation play-offWillem II33-222567203355
17RelegationRKC Waalwijk33-322257213971
18RelegationAlmere City FC33-412149202263
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