Netherlands - EredivisieEuroborg, Mar 22
FTFC Groningen
3 - 0
AZ Alkmaar
Events:
36'Marvin Peersman1 - 0
36'1 - 0Marvin Peersman
HT
1 - 0
Events:
58'Thom Van BergenDavid Van der Werff2 - 0(Assist)
58'2 - 0Thom Van BergenDavid Van der Werff(Assist)
76'Tygo LandMarco Rente3 - 0(Assist)
76'3 - 0Tygo LandMarco Rente(Assist)
79'Ro-Zangelo Daal
79'Ro-Zangelo Daal
90 + 1'Tyrique Mercera
90 + 1'Tyrique Mercera
FT
3 - 0
Events:
Events:
Match Info:
Referee: Martijn Vos (Netherlands)
Venue: EuroborgMar 22
Spectators: 22,219
Stats:
Shots on target
5
Shots on target
7
Shots off target
4
Shots off target
4
Blocked Shots
5
Blocked Shots
5
Possession (%)
47
Possession (%)
53
Corner Kicks
2
Corner Kicks
7
Offsides
1
Offsides
2
Fouls
16
Fouls
8
Throw ins
17
Throw ins
18
Yellow cards
1
Yellow cards
1
Crosses
5
Crosses
4
Goalkeeper saves
7
Goalkeeper saves
1
Goal kicks
7
Goal kicks
9
Latest commentaries:
90+4'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 47%, AZ Alkmaar: 53%.
90+3'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90+3'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
90+3'Jorg Schreuders relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
90+2'Sven Mijnans shoots from outside the box, but Hidde Jurjus has it under control
90+1'Tyrique Mercera commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
90+1'The referee signals a free kick as Tyrique Mercera from FC Groningen trips Ro-Zangelo Daal
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'The referee signals a free kick as Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen trips Rion Ichihara
90'The referee signals a free kick as Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen trips Kees Smit
90'Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
90'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
90'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 47%, AZ Alkmaar: 53%.
90'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
90'Today's attendance is 22219.
89'The referee signals a free kick as Wouter Prins from FC Groningen trips Ibrahim Sadiq
88'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88'Tygo Land is leaving the field to be replaced by Rui Mendes in a tactical substitution.
88'Younes Taha is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyrique Mercera in a tactical substitution.
87'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
87'Marco Rente makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
86'Rion Ichihara sends a header towards goal, but Hidde Jurjus is there to comfortably save it
86'Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the right.
85'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
85'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
85'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 48%, AZ Alkmaar: 52%.
85'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
84'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
83'Jorg Schreuders relieves the pressure with a clearance
83'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
83'Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
82'Peer Koopmeiners is leaving the field to be replaced by Rion Ichihara in a tactical substitution.
82'Kees Smit wins an air challenge against Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
82'The referee signals a free kick as Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen trips Mees de Wit
82'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
82'Mexx Meerdink from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
81'Kees Smit shoots from outside the box, but Hidde Jurjus has it under control
81'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
80'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 49%, AZ Alkmaar: 51%.
79'The referee shows Ro-Zangelo Daal the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
79'The referee signals a free kick as Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen trips Ro-Zangelo Daal
79'A shot by Younes Taha is blocked.
79'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
77'Marvin Peersman is leaving the field to be replaced by Wouter Prins in a tactical substitution.
76'Marco Rente provided the assist for the goal.
76'G O O O A A A L - Tygo Land from FC Groningen beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!
76'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
76'The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen trips Ibrahim Sadiq
75'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, AZ Alkmaar: 50%.
74'A chance presents itself to Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ Alkmaar but his header goes wide
74'Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar swings in the corner from the left.
74'A shot by Mexx Meerdink is blocked.
73'The referee signals a free kick as Marco Rente from FC Groningen trips Billy van Duijl
73'Younes Taha sends a header towards goal, but Jeroen Zoet is there to comfortably save it
73'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
73'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
72'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
71'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
71'Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
71'Kees Smit swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70'Younes Taha shoots from outside the box, but Jeroen Zoet has it under control
70'Peer Koopmeiners relieves the pressure with a clearance
70'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, AZ Alkmaar: 50%.
69'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
69'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
69'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
69'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
68'Ro-Zangelo Daal attempts an effort on goal...
68'A shot by Troy Parrott is blocked.
68'The match resumes with a drop ball.
68'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67'Isak Steiner Jensen is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Sadiq in a tactical substitution.
66'Wouter Goes is leaving the field to be replaced by Mexx Meerdink in a tactical substitution.
65'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 51%, AZ Alkmaar: 49%.
65'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
65'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
65'Kees Smit fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
64'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
64'The referee signals a free kick as Younes Taha from FC Groningen trips Kees Smit
63'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
63'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
62'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
62'A chance presents itself to Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
62'David van der Werff from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
62'Billy van Duijl from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
61'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
60'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, AZ Alkmaar: 47%.
60'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
59'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for FC Groningen.
58'Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson made the key pass for the goal!
58'David van der Werff provided the assist for the goal.
58'G O O O A A A L - Thom van Bergen scores with the left foot!
58'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
58'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
57'Tika de Jonge is leaving the field to be replaced by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson in a tactical substitution.
57'CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Younes Taha strikes the crossbar!
56'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
56'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
56'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
55'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, AZ Alkmaar: 47%.
55'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
55'A shot by Marco Rente is blocked.
54'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
54'A shot by Thom van Bergen is blocked.
53'Good effort by Isak Steiner Jensen as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53'Dies Janse successfully blocks the shot
53'A shot by Isak Steiner Jensen is blocked.
52'A shot by Peer Koopmeiners is blocked.
52'The referee signals a free kick as Dies Janse from FC Groningen trips Troy Parrott
51'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51'Goal kick for FC Groningen.
50'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
50'The referee signals a free kick as Wouter Goes from AZ Alkmaar trips Dies Janse
50'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, AZ Alkmaar: 47%.
49'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
48'Hidde Jurjus from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48'Sven Mijnans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
48'Troy Parrott sends a header towards goal, but Hidde Jurjus is there to comfortably save it
48'Sven Mijnans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
47'The referee signals a free kick as Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen trips Ro-Zangelo Daal
47'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
46'Denso Kasius is leaving the field to be replaced by Elijah Dijkstra in a tactical substitution.
46'Alexandre Penetra is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy van Duijl in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+1'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 52%, AZ Alkmaar: 48%.
45'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45'Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
45'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
44'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
43'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
42'FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42'The referee signals a free kick as Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen trips Troy Parrott
41'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
41'Wouter Goes relieves the pressure with a clearance
41'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
40'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 54%, AZ Alkmaar: 46%.
39'The referee signals a free kick as Alexandre Penetra from AZ Alkmaar trips Thom van Bergen
39'The referee signals a free kick as Younes Taha from FC Groningen trips Peer Koopmeiners
38'FC Groningen start a counter attack.
38'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
38'Denso Kasius relieves the pressure with a clearance
37'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
36'G O O O A A A L - Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Jeroen Zoet chose the wrong side.
35'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 52%, AZ Alkmaar: 48%.
35'PENALTY! - Alexandre Penetra is adjudged to have fouled Jorg Schreuders in the box! The players sorround the ref.
35'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
34'The referee signals a free kick as Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar trips Jorg Schreuders
34'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
34'The referee signals a free kick as Dies Janse from FC Groningen trips Sven Mijnans
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'Wouter Goes is penalised for pushing Marvin Peersman.
32'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
31'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
30'David van der Werff is penalised for pushing Kees Smit.
30'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, AZ Alkmaar: 50%.
30'The referee signals a free kick as Tygo Land from FC Groningen trips Kees Smit
30'Dies Janse wins an air challenge against Troy Parrott
29'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
28'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
28'Thijmen Blokzijl wins an air challenge against Troy Parrott
28'A chance presents itself to Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
27'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
26'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
26'Wouter Goes is penalised for pushing Dies Janse.
26'Isak Steiner Jensen takes a corner kick for AZ Alkmaar.
25'A shot by Kees Smit is blocked.
25'Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 49%, AZ Alkmaar: 51%.
24'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
23'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
22'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
22'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
21'The referee signals a free kick as Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar trips Dies Janse
21'A shot by Thom van Bergen is blocked.
21'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
21'Dies Janse makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, AZ Alkmaar: 50%.
20'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
20'A chance presents itself to Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
20'Tygo Land from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
19'Wouter Goes successfully blocks the shot
19'A shot by David van der Werff is blocked.
19'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
18'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
18'Wouter Goes relieves the pressure with a clearance
18'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
17'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
17'Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
17'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17'Ro-Zangelo Daal relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
15'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15'Wouter Goes relieves the pressure with a clearance
15'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 40%, AZ Alkmaar: 60%.
14'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
14'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14'Peer Koopmeiners wins an air challenge against Tygo Land
13'Isak Steiner Jensen from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
12'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
11'Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11'Peer Koopmeiners swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
10'Marco Rente relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
10'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 53%, AZ Alkmaar: 47%.
10'Denso Kasius shoots from outside the box, but Hidde Jurjus has it under control
9'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
9'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9'AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
8'Dies Janse relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
8'Mees de Wit relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
8'Alexandre Penetra makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8'FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
7'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
7'AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
5'Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
5'Denso Kasius from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorg Schreuders
5'Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, AZ Alkmaar: 50%.
4'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
4'Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
3'Marvin Peersman makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
3'Kees Smit makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
3'Safe hands from Hidde Jurjus as he comes out and claims the ball
2'A player from AZ Alkmaar takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
2'Dies Janse from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2'AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
2'FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
1'FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1'AZ Alkmaar 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: Tue Mar 24 2026 06:31:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
FC Groningen4-4-2
21
Hidde Jurjus
5
Marco Rente
3
Thijmen Blokzijl
4
Dies Janse
43
Marvin Peersman
10
Younes Taha
8
Tika De Jonge
18
Tygo Land
14
Jorg Schreuders
26
Thom Van Bergen
17
David Van der Werff
9
Troy Parrott
27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
10
Sven Mijnans
17
Isak Jensen
26
Kees Smit
6
Peer Koopmeiners
34
Mees De Wit
5
Alexandre Penetra
3
Wouter Goes
30
Denso Kasius
41
Jeroen Zoet
AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
Substitutions:
57'
Tika De JongeBrynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
46'
Alexandre PenetraBilly van Duijl
77'
Marvin PeersmanWouter Prins
46'
Denso KasiusElijah Dijkstra
88'
Younes TahaTyrique Mercera
66'
Wouter GoesMexx Meerdink
88'
Tygo LandRui Mendes
67'
Isak JensenIbrahim Sadiq
82'
Peer KoopmeinersRion Ichihara
Substitute players:
Lovro Stubljar
Hobie Verhulst
Dirk Baron
Daniël Virginio Deen
Wouter Prins
Rion Ichihara
Elvis Van der Laan
Elijah Dijkstra
Tyrique Mercera
Billy van Duijl
Sven Bouland
Kasper Boogaard
Robin Kelder
Matej Sin
Mats Seuntjens
Weslley Patati
Jismerai Dillema
Ibrahim Sadiq
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
Ayoub Oufkir
Rui Mendes
Mexx Meerdink
Ryan Metu
Bendegúz Kovács
Coaches:
Dick Lukkien
Lee-Roy Echteld
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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