Netherlands - EredivisieEuroborg, Mar 7
FTFC Groningen
3 - 1
Ajax
Events:
6'Thom Van BergenDies Janse1 - 0(Assist)
6'1 - 0Thom Van BergenDies Janse(Assist)
30'1 - 1(Assist)Davy KlaassenAnton Gaaei
30'1 - 1Davy KlaassenAnton Gaaei(Assist)
HT
1 - 1
Events:
65'Oskar ZawadaMarvin Peersman2 - 1(Assist)
65'2 - 1Oskar ZawadaMarvin Peersman(Assist)
72'Oskar ZawadaThijmen Blokzijl3 - 1(Assist)
72'3 - 1Oskar ZawadaThijmen Blokzijl(Assist)
90 + 4'Wout Weghorst
90 + 4'Wout Weghorst
90 + 5'Thijmen Blokzijl
90 + 5'Thijmen Blokzijl
FT
3 - 1
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk (Netherlands)
Venue: EuroborgMar 7
Spectators: 22,525
Stats:
Shots on target
6
Shots on target
5
Shots off target
4
Shots off target
4
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
4
Possession (%)
40
Possession (%)
60
Corner Kicks
6
Corner Kicks
8
Offsides
0
Offsides
2
Fouls
5
Fouls
7
Throw ins
20
Throw ins
17
Yellow cards
1
Yellow cards
1
Crosses
2
Crosses
5
Goalkeeper saves
4
Goalkeeper saves
3
Goal kicks
7
Goal kicks
6
Latest commentaries:
90+6'FC Groningen with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
90+6'Rayane Bounida sends a direct free kick on target, but Etienne Vaessen has it under control
90+6'Today's attendance is 22525.
90+5'Yellow card for Thijmen Blokzijl.
90+5'The referee signals a free kick as Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen trips Kasper Dolberg
90+5'Ajax are trying to create something here.
90+5'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+4'Yellow card for Wout Weghorst.
90+4'Wout Weghorst from Ajax commits a foul by elbowing Dies Janse
90+4'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+4'Tygo Land relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+3'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
90+3'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+1'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+1'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90'David van der Werff from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
90'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
90'Good effort by Rui Mendes as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
90'Dangerous challenge by Don-Angelo Konadu from Ajax. Jorg Schreuders on the receiving end of that.
89'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
88'Sean Steur is leaving the field to be replaced by Kian Fitz-Jim in a tactical substitution.
88'Owen Wijndal is leaving the field to be replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu in a tactical substitution.
88'Jorthy Mokio is leaving the field to be replaced by Don-Angelo Konadu in a tactical substitution.
88'Anton Gaaei fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
88'Hidde Jurjus from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88'Sean Steur swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
87'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
87'Ajax are trying to create something here.
87'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
85'Ajax are in control of the ball.
85'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
85'Ajax are in control of the ball.
84'Goal kick for Ajax.
84'CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Wouter Prins strikes the crossbar!
84'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
83'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
83'Josip Sutalo is leaving the field to be replaced by Maher Carrizo in a tactical substitution.
82'Marvin Peersman is leaving the field to be replaced by Wouter Prins in a tactical substitution.
82'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
81'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
81'Sean Steur swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
81'Marco Rente from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80'Ajax are trying to create something here.
80'Rayane Bounida swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80'Marco Rente successfully blocks the shot
80'A shot by Josip Sutalo is blocked.
80'Rayane Bounida swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80'Marvin Peersman relieves the pressure with a clearance
79'Ajax are trying to create something here.
79'Ajax are in control of the ball.
79'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78'Ajax are trying to create something here.
77'Marvin Peersman successfully blocks the shot
77'A shot by Rayane Bounida is blocked.
77'Ajax are trying to create something here.
76'Oskar Zawada is injured and is replaced by Rui Mendes.
76'Safe hands from Hidde Jurjus as he comes out and claims the ball
75'Dies Janse from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
75'Ajax are in control of the ball.
75'The game is restarted.
75'Oskar Zawada is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
74'Oskar Zawada is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
74'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72'Thijmen Blokzijl provided the assist for the goal.
72'G O O O A A A L - Oskar Zawada from FC Groningen heads the ball home!
71'The cross by Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
71'Thijmen Blokzijl makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71'Ajax are trying to create something here.
71'Ajax are in control of the ball.
71'Goal kick for Ajax.
71'Jorg Schreuders fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
71'David van der Werff from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the left.
71'Youri Baas successfully blocks the shot
71'A shot by Marvin Peersman is blocked.
71'The cross by David van der Werff from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71'David van der Werff from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
70'Jorthy Mokio relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'David van der Werff from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
70'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
70'Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
70'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
69'Travis Hernes is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Tika de Jonge.
69'Travis Hernes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69'Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Kasper Dolberg in a tactical substitution.
69'Davy Klaassen is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayane Bounida in a tactical substitution.
69'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68'Marco Rente from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68'Mika Godts swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
67'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
67'Ajax are in control of the ball.
65'Marvin Peersman provided the assist for the goal.
65'G O O O A A A L - Oskar Zawada scores with the right foot!
65'The cross by David van der Werff from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
65'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65'Ajax are in control of the ball.
64'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
64'The game is restarted.
64'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63'Safe hands from Maarten Paes as he comes out and claims the ball
63'The cross by Travis Hernes from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
63'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
63'Youri Baas relieves the pressure with a clearance
63'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
63'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
63'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
62'Goal kick for Ajax.
62'Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
62'Wout Weghorst from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62'David van der Werff from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
61'Owen Wijndal relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
60'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
60'Goal kick for Ajax.
60'Youri Baas successfully blocks the shot
60'A shot by Thom van Bergen is blocked.
60'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
59'Ajax are in control of the ball.
59'Safe hands from Hidde Jurjus as he comes out and claims the ball
58'Ajax are in control of the ball.
58'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58'Davy Klaassen from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
57'Ajax are in control of the ball.
56'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56'Ajax are in control of the ball.
56'Jorthy Mokio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
55'Mika Godts from Ajax fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
55'The cross by Owen Wijndal from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
55'Ajax are trying to create something here.
55'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
55'Ajax are in control of the ball.
54'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54'Ajax are trying to create something here.
54'Ajax are in control of the ball.
53'Dies Janse from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wout Weghorst
53'Oooh... that was a sitter! Travis Hernes should have scored from that position
53'Good effort by Travis Hernes as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
52'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
52'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51'Ajax are in control of the ball.
51'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
50'Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50'Ajax are in control of the ball.
50'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
50'David van der Werff swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49'A shot by Thom van Bergen is blocked.
49'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
49'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
49'The referee signals a free kick as Oskar Zawada from FC Groningen trips Jorthy Mokio
48'Ajax are in control of the ball.
48'Goal kick for Ajax.
47'Oooh... that was a sitter! David van der Werff should have scored from that position
47'David van der Werff from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
47'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
46'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
46'Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Oskar Zawada in a tactical substitution.
46'Tyrique Mercera is leaving the field to be replaced by Marco Rente in a tactical substitution.
46'Etienne Vaessen is injured and is replaced by Hidde Jurjus.
46'The second half is underway.
45+3'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, Ajax: 60%.
45+3'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
45+2'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2'Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+2'Mika Godts makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45'The referee signals a free kick as Steven Berghuis from Ajax trips Tyrique Mercera
45'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45'Ajax are in control of the ball.
45'Jorthy Mokio makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 37%, Ajax: 63%.
45'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
44'Owen Wijndal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
43'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43'Ajax are in control of the ball.
42'Safe hands from Maarten Paes as he comes out and claims the ball
42'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
42'David van der Werff shoots from outside the box, but Maarten Paes has it under control
42'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
42'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
42'Dies Janse makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41'Ajax are in control of the ball.
41'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
40'The referee signals a free kick as Youri Baas from Ajax trips Thom van Bergen
40'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 35%, Ajax: 65%.
40'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
39'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
39'Sean Steur fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
39'Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
39'Good effort by Jorthy Mokio as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
39'Ajax are trying to create something here.
39'Owen Wijndal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
38'Wout Weghorst from Ajax is ruled offside.
37'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
37'Ajax are trying to create something here.
37'Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37'Mika Godts from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
36'Oooh... that was a sitter! Owen Wijndal should have scored from that position
36'Good effort by Owen Wijndal as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
36'Tyrique Mercera from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36'Ajax are trying to create something here.
36'Ajax are in control of the ball.
35'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
35'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 34%, Ajax: 66%.
35'Ajax are in control of the ball.
35'Owen Wijndal relieves the pressure with a clearance
34'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
33'Ajax are in control of the ball.
33'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
33'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
32'Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Steven Berghuis
32'Ajax are trying to create something here.
30'Anton Gaaei provided the assist for the goal.
30'G O O O O A A A L - Davy Klaassen from Ajax heads the ball from close range into the net.
30'The cross by Anton Gaaei from Ajax successfully finds a teammate in the box.
30'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 35%, Ajax: 65%.
30'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
29'Anton Gaaei makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
29'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
28'Mika Godts from Ajax is ruled offside.
28'Ajax are trying to create something here.
28'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
27'The game is restarted.
27'Etienne Vaessen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26'Wout Weghorst from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
26'Mika Godts creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
25'Ajax are in control of the ball.
25'Ajax are trying to create something here.
25'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 36%, Ajax: 64%.
25'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
24'Ajax are trying to create something here.
24'Maarten Paes from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
23'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
23'Ajax are in control of the ball.
22'The referee signals a free kick as David van der Werff from FC Groningen trips Owen Wijndal
21'Dangerous challenge by Anton Gaaei from Ajax. Marvin Peersman on the receiving end of that.
21'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
21'Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21'Dies Janse from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21'Steven Berghuis swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
20'Dies Janse from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 37%, Ajax: 63%.
19'Ajax are trying to create something here.
19'Ajax are in control of the ball.
18'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
18'Ajax are in control of the ball.
18'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
17'The referee signals a free kick as Mika Godts from Ajax trips Tyrique Mercera
17'The match resumes with a drop ball.
17'The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
17'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17'Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16'Ajax are trying to create something here.
16'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16'Thijmen Blokzijl successfully blocks the shot
16'A shot by Anton Gaaei is blocked.
16'Ajax are in control of the ball.
15'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
15'Safe hands from Etienne Vaessen as he comes out and claims the ball
15'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, Ajax: 42%.
14'Ajax are trying to create something here.
14'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
14'Ajax are trying to create something here.
14'Youri Baas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
13'Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
13'Ajax are trying to create something here.
12'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12'Ajax are trying to create something here.
11'Ajax are in control of the ball.
11'Davy Klaassen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10'Josip Sutalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
10'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, Ajax: 42%.
10'Ajax are in control of the ball.
9'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
9'Goal kick for Ajax.
9'Josip Sutalo from Ajax intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
8'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
8'Ajax take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7'Ajax are in control of the ball.
6'Dies Janse provided the assist for the goal.
6'G O O O A A A L - Thom van Bergen scores with the right foot!
6'Dies Janse creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
5'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
5'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
5'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 43%, Ajax: 57%.
5'Davy Klaassen from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thom van Bergen
4'Ajax are in control of the ball.
3'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
3'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
2'Ajax take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2'The game is restarted.
2'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
1'Steven Berghuis shoots from outside the box, but Etienne Vaessen has it under control
1'Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'Ajax kick-off, and the game is underway.
1'The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Euroborg, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Line-ups are confirmed. Last update: Sat Mar 07 2026 22:36:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
FC Groningen4-4-2
1
Etienne Vaessen
16
Tyrique Mercera
3
Thijmen Blokzijl
4
Dies Janse
43
Marvin Peersman
17
David Van der Werff
7
Travis Hernes
18
Tygo Land
14
Jorg Schreuders
9
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
26
Thom Van Bergen
11
Mika Godts
25
Wout Weghorst
23
Steven Berghuis
48
Sean Steur
24
Jorthy Mokio
18
Davy Klaassen
5
Owen Wijndal
15
Youri Baas
37
Josip Šutalo
3
Anton Gaaei
26
Maarten Paes
Ajax4-3-3
Substitutions:
46'
Etienne VaessenHidde Jurjus
69'
Davy KlaassenRayane Bounida
46'
Tyrique MerceraMarco Rente
69'
Steven BerghuisKasper Dolberg
46'
Brynjolfur Andersen WillumssonOskar Zawada
83'
Josip ŠutaloMaher Carrizo
69'
Travis HernesTika De Jonge
88'
Jorthy MokioDon-Angelo Konadu
76'
Oskar ZawadaRui Mendes
88'
Owen WijndalTakehiro Tomiyasu
82'
Marvin PeersmanWouter Prins
88'
Sean SteurKian Fitz-Jim
Substitute players:
Lovro Stubljar
Joeri Jesse Heerkens
Hidde Jurjus
Paul Peters Reverson
Wouter Prins
Lucas Rosa
Marco Rente
Aaron Bouwman
Elvis Van der Laan
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Sven Bouland
Oscar Gloukh
Robin Kelder
Kian Fitz-Jim
Tika De Jonge
Abdellah Ouazane
Mats Seuntjens
Maher Carrizo
Jismerai Dillema
Kasper Dolberg
2
Oskar Zawada
Don-Angelo Konadu
Rui Mendes
Rayane Bounida
Coaches:
Dick Lukkien
Fred Grim
Eredivisie
#Team namePPlayedGDGoals DifferencePtsPointsWWinsDDrawsLLossesFGoals ForAGoals Against
1Champions LeaguePSV Eindhoven32497825349243
2Champions LeagueFeyenoord32246118776743
3Champions League qualificationNEC Nijmegen322456151167450
4Europa League qualificationAjax322255141356139
5Europa Conference League qualification play-offFC Twente321955141355435
6Europa Conference League qualification play-offAZ Alkmaar32750148105447
7Europa Conference League qualification play-offSC Heerenveen32650148105751
8Europa Conference League qualification play-offFC Utrecht321047138115141
9Sparta Rotterdam32-1743127133855
10FC Groningen32242126144543
11Go Ahead Eagles32538814105247
12PEC Zwolle32-2437910134266
13Fortuna Sittard32-1336106164659
14Excelsior32-143497163953
15Telstar32-1031710154454
16Relegation play-offFC Volendam32-193187173352
17RelegationNAC Breda32-2525510173055
18RelegationHeracles32-461954233480
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