Commentary:
90+5' Ajax with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
90+5' Oussama Idrissi from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' A shot by Ahmed El Messaoudi is blocked.
90+3' Mohamed El Hankouri of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
90+3' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Mohamed El Hankouri shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
90+3' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Tomas Suslov relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Zakaria Labyad from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Oussama Idrissi sees his shot deflected off target
90+2' Jurrien Timber from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Great skill from Jurrien Timber as he dribbles past his opponents
90+2' Ajax are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
90' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ajax are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, FC Groningen: 44%.
89' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Ajax are in control of the ball.
88' Davy Klaassen is leaving the field to be replaced by Zakaria Labyad in a tactical substitution.
88' Edson Alvarez is penalised for pushing Mohamed El Hankouri.
87' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
87' How did he miss that? Sebastien Haller has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
87' Jurrien Timber carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
87' Jurrien Timber from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Ajax are in control of the ball.
86' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
85' That goal for FC Groningen came against the run of play
84' Tomas Suslov provided the assist for the goal.
84' G O O O A A A L - Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen heads the ball home!84' Tomas Suslov swings in a cross from the free kick.
83' Yellow card for Davy Klaassen.
83' Reckless challenge there. Davy Klaassen commits a rough foul on Tomas Suslov
83' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Daniel van Kaam is leaving the field to be replaced by Sam Schreck in a tactical substitution.
83' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
83' Bart van Hintum is leaving the field to be replaced by Joel van Kaam in a tactical substitution.
82' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
81' Goal kick for Ajax.
80' How did he miss that? Patrick Joosten has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
80' Mohamed El Hankouri carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
80' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
80' Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Ryan Gravenberch.
79' Nicolas Tagliafico hand-balls.
79' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
79' A shot by Oussama Idrissi is blocked.
79' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
78' Dusan Tadic is leaving the field to be replaced by Oussama Idrissi in a tactical substitution.
78' David Neres is leaving the field to be replaced by Antony in a tactical substitution.
78' Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, FC Groningen: 44%.
77' G O O O A A A L - Dusan Tadic from Ajax puts it away from the penalty spot!76' VAR - RETAKE PENALTY! - VAR check in progress. The referee will check the execution of the penalty taken by Ajax.
76' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
75' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Dusan Tadic from Ajax was not successful from the penalty spot.
74' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist is leaving the field to be replaced by Ahmed El Messaoudi in a tactical substitution.
74' Mike te Wierik is leaving the field to be replaced by Wessel Dammers in a tactical substitution.
72' After having handled the ball, Mike te Wierik is booked.
72' PENALTY! - Mike te Wierik handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Mike te Wierik but the ref is uninterested.
72' Edson Alvarez sees his shot deflected off target
72' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Jurrien Timber puts in a cross...
72' A shot by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is blocked.
72' David Neres of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Jurrien Timber puts in a cross...
72' Ajax are trying to create something here.
71' Alessio Da Cruz swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
71' Great skill from Mohamed El Hankouri as he dribbles past his opponents
71' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Tomas Suslov found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
70' Alessio Da Cruz carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
70' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Ajax: 56%, FC Groningen: 44%.
70' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
69' Sebastien Haller sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
68' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
68' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
68' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' Ajax are in control of the ball.
66' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Sebastien Haller
65' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax trips Mohamed El Hankouri
65' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
65' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
65' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' The game is restarted.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' Ajax are in control of the ball.
63' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
63' Mohammed Kudus is leaving the field to be replaced by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in a tactical substitution.
62' Ajax are in control of the ball.
62' Mohammed Kudus from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' A shot by David Neres is blocked.
61' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Maarten Stekelenburg sends a long ball upfield.
61' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
61' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
61' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
60' The referee signals a free kick as David Neres from Ajax trips Ko Itakura
60' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
60' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Great defending by Edson Alvarez from Ajax to prevent his team conceding a goal.
59' Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
59' Ajax are trying to create something here.
58' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
57' Ajax are in control of the ball.
56' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
56' Great skill from Tomas Suslov as he dribbles past his opponents
56' Could be a good chance here as Alessio Da Cruz from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, FC Groningen: 42%.
54' David Neres provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Sebastien Haller with the goal!54' David Neres from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box.
54' David Neres from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Dusan Tadic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
54' Ajax are trying to create something here.
54' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Tomas Suslov puts in a cross...
53' Ajax are in control of the ball.
52' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
51' Ajax are trying to create something here.
51' A shot by Alessio Da Cruz is blocked.
51' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
51' Ajax are in control of the ball.
50' Alessio Da Cruz comes back onto the field.
50' Ball possession: Ajax: 59%, FC Groningen: 41%.
50' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' The match resumes with a drop ball.
49' Alessio Da Cruz is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
49' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
49' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
48' After a tactical foul, Mohammed Kudus sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
48' Mohammed Kudus is penalised for pushing Tomas Suslov.
48' A shot by David Neres is blocked.
48' A shot by Lisandro Martinez is blocked.
48' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
48' Oh no. From a promising position Mohammed Kudus from Ajax miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
48' Dusan Tadic from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Great skill from Dusan Tadic as he dribbles past his opponents
47' Could be a good chance here as David Neres from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Ajax are trying to create something here.
47' Great vision by Edson Alvarez from Ajax as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
47' Great skill from Patrick Joosten as he dribbles past his opponents
46' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
46' Paulos Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Joosten in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Ajax has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, FC Groningen: 40%.
45+2' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
45+2' Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' The resulting free-kick is taken by Ryan Gravenberch and his strike forces a good save from [goalkeeper]. It's a corner
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Sebastien Haller
45' Davy Klaassen from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Sebastien Haller from Ajax find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
45' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, FC Groningen: 40%.
45' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
44' That's a great ball by David Neres from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
44' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Ajax are trying to create something here.
43' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
43' Alessio Da Cruz comes back onto the field.
43' Edson Alvarez sends a long ball upfield.
42' Ajax are in control of the ball.
42' The match resumes with a drop ball.
42' Alessio Da Cruz is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
41' Alessio Da Cruz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
41' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
41' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
41' Jurrien Timber goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
40' Lisandro Martinez swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Tomas Suslov is penalised for pushing Mohammed Kudus.
40' Ball possession: Ajax: 60%, FC Groningen: 40%.
39' Safe hands from Maarten Stekelenburg as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
39' Nicolas Tagliafico clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39' Maarten Stekelenburg from Ajax makes a great save.
39' So nearly a goal there! Mohamed El Hankouri's header looked destined for the back of the net but [goalkeeper] saves it!
39' Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen puts in a great cross...
38' Davy Klaassen relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
38' Daniel van Kaam puts in a cross...
38' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
37' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
36' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
36' Ajax are trying to create something here.
36' David Neres from Ajax tries to play a 1-2 with Sebastien Haller, but the ball is intercepted.
36' Ajax are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Ajax: 63%, FC Groningen: 37%.
34' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Tomas Suslov puts in a cross...
34' Davy Klaassen from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tomas Suslov
33' Ajax are in control of the ball.
33' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Goal kick for Ajax.
32' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
32' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Kudus from Ajax trips Mike te Wierik
32' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
31' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Edson Alvarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Mike te Wierik puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, FC Groningen: 35%.
30' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
29' Ajax are in control of the ball.
29' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Mohammed Kudus from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Great skill from Mohammed Kudus as he dribbles past his opponents
29' A shot by Sebastien Haller is blocked.
29' David Neres of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
29' Great skill from David Neres as he dribbles past his opponents
28' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
28' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
27' Ajax are in control of the ball.
26' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
26' David Neres from Ajax makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
26' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
26' Ajax are trying to create something here.
25' Ajax are in control of the ball.
25' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, FC Groningen: 35%.
24' The game is restarted.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Great defending by Ko Itakura from FC Groningen to prevent his team conceding a goal.
24' What a chance! Davy Klaassen looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
23' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Davy Klaassen found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
23' Dusan Tadic from Ajax puts in a great cross...
23' Jurrien Timber carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
22' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
22' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
21' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
20' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, FC Groningen: 35%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Mike te Wierik from FC Groningen trips Sebastien Haller
19' Ajax are in control of the ball.
19' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Davy Klaassen found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
19' Dusan Tadic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
19' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Paulos Abraham sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
17' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
17' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
16' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Lisandro Martinez sends a long ball upfield.
16' The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession
15' Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, FC Groningen: 33%.
15' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Davy Klaassen is penalised for pushing Alessio Da Cruz.
14' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
14' Ryan Gravenberch goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
14' Mike te Wierik relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
13' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Sebastien Haller from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
13' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Ryan Gravenberch
12' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
12' Great vision by Ko Itakura from FC Groningen as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
12' Great skill from Jurrien Timber as he dribbles past his opponents
11' Ajax are trying to create something here.
11' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ajax are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, FC Groningen: 34%.
10' Sergio Padt from FC Groningen makes a great save.
10' So nearly a goal there! Lisandro Martinez's header looked destined for the back of the net but [goalkeeper] saves it!
10' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
9' Mike te Wierik clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
9' Ajax are trying to create something here.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Kudus from Ajax trips Daniel van Kaam
7' Ajax are in control of the ball.
7' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
5' Dusan Tadic provided the assist for the goal.
5' GOAL! - Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.5' Dusan Tadic from Ajax picks out a team mate with a great pass.
5' Could be a good chance here as David Neres from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, FC Groningen: 25%.
5' Sergio Padt from FC Groningen shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
5' Lisandro Martinez from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Obstruction as Ko Itakura cuts off the run of Sebastien Haller. A free-kick is awarded.
4' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
3' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
3' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
2' Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
2' Ajax are trying to create something here.
1' The match resumes with a drop ball.
1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Ajax kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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