Commentary:
90+3' Ajax had the majority of ball possession and thanks to that, won the game.
90+3' Steven Berghuis from Ajax is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Ball possession: Ajax: 72%, FC Groningen: 28%.
90+3' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Danger averted there as Lisandro Martinez from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
90+2' Mohammed Kudus from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' A shot from Michael de Leeuw takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
90+2' Daleho Irandust from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' Mohamed El Hankouri relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Davy Klaassen puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Mohamed Daramy releases a shot, it's parried by Peter Leeuwenburgh but he can't hold onto it...
90' David Neres puts in a cross...
90' David Neres from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90' Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, FC Groningen: 29%.
89' Mohamed Daramy from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Dusan Tadic from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
88' Ajax are in control of the ball.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Mohammed Kudus
88' Mohammed Kudus from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Daleho Irandust puts in a cross...
87' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Daleho Irandust puts in a cross...
87' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
86' Noussair Mazraoui clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
86' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Davy Klaassen from Ajax trips Tomas Suslov
85' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, FC Groningen: 27%.
84' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
84' Dusan Tadic relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Mohamed El Hankouri puts in a cross...
83' Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax. Daleho Irandust on the receiving end of that.
83' Daley Blind is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Tagliafico in a tactical substitution.
83' Marin Sverko is leaving the field to be replaced by Daleho Irandust in a tactical substitution.
81' Lisandro Martinez provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Noussair Mazraoui volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!81' Lisandro Martinez from Ajax puts in a great cross...
81' Mohamed Daramy from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
80' Daley Blind from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
80' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
80' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, FC Groningen: 27%.
80' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Michael de Leeuw heads the ball back across goal...
79' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside.
78' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
78' Marin Sverko from FC Groningen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
77' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
76' Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus in a tactical substitution.
76' Ryan Gravenberch is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Klaassen in a tactical substitution.
76' How did he miss that? Noussair Mazraoui has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
76' Dusan Tadic releases a shot, it's parried by Peter Leeuwenburgh but he can't hold onto it...
76' Dusan Tadic from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Danger! Steven Berghuis from Ajax successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
75' Ajax are trying to create something here.
75' Today's attendance is 53148.
75' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, FC Groningen: 26%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Daley Blind from Ajax trips Tomas Suslov
74' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
74' A chance presents itself to Bjorn Meijer from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
74' Tomas Suslov swings in a cross from the free kick.
73' Jurrien Timber from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael de Leeuw
73' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
73' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Michael de Leeuw heads the ball back across goal...
72' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
72' Neraysho Kasanwirjo comes back onto the field.
72' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' The game is restarted.
71' Neraysho Kasanwirjo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
71' Neraysho Kasanwirjo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Dusan Tadic from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
70' Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, FC Groningen: 25%.
69' Ajax are in control of the ball.
68' David Neres from Ajax is ruled offside.
68' Edson Alvarez from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tomas Suslov
68' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
67' David Neres puts in a cross...
67' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
66' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
66' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' The game is restarted.
65' Yahya Kalley is injured and is replaced by Bjorn Meijer.
65' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, FC Groningen: 24%.
65' Antony is leaving the field to be replaced by David Neres in a tactical substitution.
64' Sebastien Haller is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Daramy in a tactical substitution.
64' Yahya Kalley is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
63' The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession
63' Ajax are in control of the ball.
62' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Tomas Suslov swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Michael de Leeuw
61' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Dusan Tadic releases a shot, it's parried by Peter Leeuwenburgh but he can't hold onto it...
61' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
61' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' Ajax are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Ajax: 77%, FC Groningen: 23%.
59' Dangerous challenge by Michael de Leeuw from FC Groningen. Edson Alvarez on the receiving end of that.
59' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' The game is restarted.
58' Paulos Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Joosten in a tactical substitution.
58' Cyril Ngonge is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael de Leeuw in a tactical substitution.
58' Joergen Strand Larsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Romano Postema in a tactical substitution.
58' Tomas Suslov is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' A great goal by Antony
56' Steven Berghuis provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - Antony from Ajax beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!56' Antony from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' A shot by Tomas Suslov is blocked.
56' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Peter Leeuwenburgh relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Ajax: 77%, FC Groningen: 23%.
55' Neraysho Kasanwirjo relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
55' Daley Blind sees his shot deflected off target
55' A header from Sebastien Haller is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
54' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
54' Danger! Daley Blind from Ajax successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
54' Antony from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' A chance opens up as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
54' A chance opens up as Antony from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
53' Ajax are in control of the ball.
52' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
52' Edson Alvarez from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
51' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked.
51' A chance opens up as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
51' FC Groningen plays a short goal kick.
50' Steven Berghuis send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
50' Jurrien Timber from Ajax successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
50' Dusan Tadic swings in a cross from the free kick.
50' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, FC Groningen: 24%.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen trips Dusan Tadic
49' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Danger averted there as Neraysho Kasanwirjo from FC Groningen clears the danger with a good tackle
49' Dusan Tadic from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
49' Antony from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
49' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
48' What a miss! Sebastien Haller has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
48' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
47' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' Ajax are trying to create something here.
46' Ajax are in control of the ball.
46' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Ajax has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, FC Groningen: 24%.
45+4' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+4' The match resumes with a drop ball.
45+3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+3' A shot by Edson Alvarez is blocked.
45+3' Marin Sverko relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Steven Berghuis from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
45+2' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+1' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
45+1' Ajax are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Ajax: 75%, FC Groningen: 25%.
45' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
45' What a miss! Sebastien Haller has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
45' Antony from Ajax puts in a great cross...
45' Ajax are trying to create something here.
44' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Ajax are trying to create something here.
43' Antony from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
42' Ajax are trying to create something here.
42' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, FC Groningen: 24%.
40' Ajax managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
40' Steven Berghuis provided the assist for the goal.
40' G O O O A A A L - Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball home!40' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
40' Poor play by Peter Leeuwenburgh as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Steven Berghuis swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Marin Sverko from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sebastien Haller
39' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Edson Alvarez from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
39' Antony puts in a cross...
39' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' That looked a fine chance. Sebastien Haller from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
38' A chance opens up as Dusan Tadic from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
38' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
38' Ajax are trying to create something here.
37' A shot from Yahya Kalley takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
37' Yahya Kalley from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
37' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Yellow card for Tomas Suslov.
36' Reckless challenge there. Tomas Suslov commits a rough foul on Edson Alvarez
35' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
35' What a miss! Dusan Tadic has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
35' A volley from Daley Blind is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
35' Poor play by Joergen Strand Larsen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' Ryan Gravenberch puts in a cross...
35' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
35' Ball possession: Ajax: 74%, FC Groningen: 26%.
34' Yahya Kalley clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
34' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
34' Cyril Ngonge comes back onto the field.
34' Yahya Kalley is penalised for pushing Antony.
33' Ajax are trying to create something here.
33' The match resumes with a drop ball.
33' Cyril Ngonge is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
32' Cyril Ngonge is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32' A shot by Dusan Tadic is blocked.
31' A chance opens up as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
30' Peter Leeuwenburgh from FC Groningen grabs the ball after a pass from his team mate and gives away an indirect freekick.
30' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, FC Groningen: 27%.
29' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Antony puts in a cross...
29' Ajax are trying to create something here.
29' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
28' A shot by Lisandro Martinez is blocked.
28' A chance opens up as Sebastien Haller from Ajax successfully finds a team mate in the area...
28' Dusan Tadic from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
28' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
28' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Antony from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
27' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
27' Ajax are in control of the ball.
27' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Joergen Strand Larsen comes back onto the field.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Joergen Strand Larsen is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
25' Ball possession: Ajax: 73%, FC Groningen: 27%.
25' Joergen Strand Larsen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
25' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Daley Blind puts in a cross...
24' Neraysho Kasanwirjo relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
24' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
24' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
23' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
23' Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside.
22' Ajax are in control of the ball.
22' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
21' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax is ruled offside.
21' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
20' A shot by Sebastien Haller is blocked.
20' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Ball possession: Ajax: 76%, FC Groningen: 24%.
20' Ajax are in control of the ball.
19' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Great vision by Daley Blind from Ajax as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
19' Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Daley Blind could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
18' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
17' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
17' A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide
17' Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
17' Ajax are in control of the ball.
16' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
16' Edson Alvarez from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Steven Berghuis
15' Ball possession: Ajax: 69%, FC Groningen: 31%.
15' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
14' Great vision by Marin Sverko from FC Groningen as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
13' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Danger! Antony from Ajax successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
13' Ajax are trying to create something here.
13' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
12' Safe hands from Peter Leeuwenburgh as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Ryan Gravenberch puts in a cross...
12' Ajax are trying to create something here.
11' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
11' Jurrien Timber from Ajax is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
11' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Sebastien Haller from Ajax goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tomas Suslov
10' Neraysho Kasanwirjo relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Daley Blind puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, FC Groningen: 34%.
10' Ajax are trying to create something here.
9' Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
9' Damil Dankerlui sees his shot deflected off target
9' Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
8' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Ajax are trying to create something here.
7' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
7' Steven Berghuis from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
6' Marin Sverko relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Antony from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen trips Jurrien Timber
5' Ball possession: Ajax: 55%, FC Groningen: 45%.
5' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
4' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Danger averted there as Edson Alvarez from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
4' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Wessel Dammers from FC Groningen is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
2' Ajax are trying to create something here.
2' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
1' Daley Blind from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
1' Ajax are trying to create something here.
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Ajax kick-off, and the game is underway.
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