FT AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0
FC Groningen
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but AZ Alkmaar just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 16526.
90+5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 52%, FC Groningen: 48%.
90+5' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Sam Beukema wins an air challenge against Florian Krueger
90+4' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
90+3' Mees de Wit wins an air challenge against Aimar Sher
90+3' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
90+3' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Johan Hove makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+2' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
90+1' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
90+1' Damil Dankerlui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Radinio Balker successfully blocks the shot
90+1' A shot by Tijani Reijnders is blocked.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
90' Djordje Mihailovic makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Luciano Valente wins an air challenge against Jordy Clasie
90' Jesper Karlsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Zico Buurmeester in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 52%, FC Groningen: 48%.
89' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
89' A shot by Luciano Valente is blocked.
89' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
89' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Jordy Clasie from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Jordy Clasie from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Yusuf Barasi wins an air challenge against Radinio Balker
87' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
86' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' Pantelis Hatzidiakos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 52%, FC Groningen: 48%.
84' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
84' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
84' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
83' A chance presents itself to Florian Krueger from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
83' The cross by Luciano Valente from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
83' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
83' Pantelis Hatzidiakos wins an air challenge against Thijmen Blokzijl
82' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
82' Elvis Manu is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Krueger in a tactical substitution.
81' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
80' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
80' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
80' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
80' Liam van Gelderen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Jesper Karlsson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' Radinio Balker successfully blocks the shot
79' A shot by Mees de Wit is blocked.
79' Tijani Reijnders creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
79' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
78' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
78' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
77' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
77' Evangelos Pavlidis is leaving the field to be replaced by Yusuf Barasi in a tactical substitution.
77' Thom van Bergen is leaving the field to be replaced by Aimar Sher in a tactical substitution.
77' Jetro Willems is leaving the field to be replaced by Damil Dankerlui in a tactical substitution.
76' Jesper Karlsson send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
76' Liam van Gelderen relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Radinio Balker from FC Groningen heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
75' Liam van Gelderen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Jesper Karlsson from AZ Alkmaar takes a short corner kick from the left.
75' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
75' Liam van Gelderen successfully blocks the shot
75' A shot by Jesper Karlsson is blocked.
74' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
74' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
74' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
72' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
72' Mees de Wit wins an air challenge against Thom van Bergen
72' AZ Alkmaar are satisfied with the result up to the point.
71' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
70' Mees de Wit is penalised for pushing Thom van Bergen.
70' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 49%, FC Groningen: 51%.
70' Jetro Willems from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' Tijani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
69' Oooh... that was a sitter! Sven Mijnans should have scored from that position
69' Good effort by Sven Mijnans as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
69' Djordje Mihailovic creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
69' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Luciano Valente from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Jesper Karlsson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
68' Thom van Bergen relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Evangelos Pavlidis makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Mees de Wit makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 48%, FC Groningen: 52%.
65' Jens Odgaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Djordje Mihailovic in a tactical substitution.
64' Milos Kerkez is leaving the field to be replaced by Mees de Wit in a tactical substitution.
64' Fedde de Jong is leaving the field to be replaced by Sam Beukema in a tactical substitution.
63' Liam van Gelderen wins an air challenge against Jesper Karlsson
63' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Laros Duarte is leaving the field to be replaced by Luciano Valente in a tactical substitution.
62' Fedde de Jong from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
61' Liam van Gelderen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Radinio Balker wins an air challenge against Evangelos Pavlidis
61' Jens Odgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
60' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
60' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
60' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
59' Jordy Clasie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Tijani Reijnders is penalised for pushing Tomas Suslov.
58' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Radinio Balker from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
57' Liam van Gelderen from FC Groningen receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
57' Dangerous challenge by Liam van Gelderen from FC Groningen. Evangelos Pavlidis on the receiving end of that.
56' The match resumes with a drop ball.
56' Wouter Goes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Jens Odgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Thom van Bergen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
55' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
54' Jens Odgaard from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
53' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
53' Elvis Manu from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jens Odgaard
52' Liam van Gelderen from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Radinio Balker successfully blocks the shot
52' Thijmen Blokzijl relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Milos Kerkez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
52' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
51' Jetro Willems makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 46%, FC Groningen: 54%.
50' Liam van Gelderen relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
49' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
48' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
48' Radinio Balker from FC Groningen tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
48' Radinio Balker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Pantelis Hatzidiakos relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' The cross by Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
47' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
46' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
46' Fedde de Jong wins an air challenge against Elvis Manu
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by AZ Alkmaar gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
45+2' Dangerous challenge by Evangelos Pavlidis from AZ Alkmaar. Jetro Willems on the receiving end of that.
45+1' Tijani Reijnders shoots from outside the box, but Michael Verrips has it under control
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen trips Jens Odgaard
45' Good effort by Elvis Manu as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Jordy Clasie is penalised for pushing Tomas Suslov.
45' Mathew Ryan from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Johan Hove swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 47%, FC Groningen: 53%.
45' Tomas Suslov sends a direct free kick on target, but Mathew Ryan has it under control
44' Obstruction as Milos Kerkez cuts off the run of Liam van Gelderen. A free-kick is awarded.
44' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
43' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
42' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
42' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Jordy Clasie relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Ricardo Pepi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
41' Elvis Manu goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
41' Johan Hove creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 49%, FC Groningen: 51%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Johan Hove from FC Groningen trips Jordy Clasie
38' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
38' Pantelis Hatzidiakos wins an air challenge against Thom van Bergen
38' Sven Mijnans is penalised for pushing Jetro Willems.
38' Thijmen Blokzijl wins an air challenge against Evangelos Pavlidis
38' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Johan Hove from FC Groningen trips Milos Kerkez
37' Pantelis Hatzidiakos wins an air challenge against Thom van Bergen
37' Tijani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jetro Willems
36' Tomas Suslov makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Wouter Goes from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
35' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
35' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
35' Tijani Reijnders makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
33' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
33' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
32' Wouter Goes from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' A player from FC Groningen takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
32' Fedde de Jong relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
31' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
31' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
30' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 51%, FC Groningen: 49%.
29' Thijmen Blokzijl successfully blocks the shot
29' A shot by Jordy Clasie is blocked.
29' Elvis Manu from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Jesper Karlsson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
28' Liam van Gelderen relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
28' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
28' Ricardo Pepi goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
27' The cross by Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
27' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
26' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
26' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
25' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
25' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 57%, FC Groningen: 43%.
25' Liam van Gelderen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
24' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
24' The match is very one-sided right now. AZ Alkmaar are clearly dominating possession
24' Tijani Reijnders successfully blocks the shot
23' A shot by Johan Hove is blocked.
23' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Tijani Reijnders
21' Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Sven Mijnans wins an air challenge against Laros Duarte
21' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
20' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
20' Evangelos Pavlidis wins an air challenge against Johan Hove
20' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
20' Johan Hove from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
20' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 54%, FC Groningen: 46%.
19' Close! Elvis Manu with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
19' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
19' Jens Odgaard comes back onto the field.
19' FC Groningen take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' The game is restarted.
19' Jens Odgaard is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
18' Jens Odgaard is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
17' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
17' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
17' Tomas Suslov goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
17' FC Groningen with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 62%, FC Groningen: 38%.
15' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Johan Hove successfully blocks the shot
15' A shot by Jesper Karlsson is blocked.
14' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
14' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
14' Radinio Balker from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Thijmen Blokzijl makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
12' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen trips Milos Kerkez
11' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
10' FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
10' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 64%, FC Groningen: 36%.
9' Liam van Gelderen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
9' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
9' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
8' Sven Mijnans from AZ Alkmaar tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
8' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
7' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
7' Wouter Goes wins an air challenge against Ricardo Pepi
6' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: AZ Alkmaar: 82%, FC Groningen: 18%.
5' A great goal by Jesper Karlsson
4' Evangelos Pavlidis provided the assist for the goal.
4' G O O O A A A L - Jesper Karlsson scores with the right foot!4' AZ Alkmaar with a potentially dangerous attack.
4' Pantelis Hatzidiakos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Ricardo Pepi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Thom van Bergen is penalised for pushing Evangelos Pavlidis.
3' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
3' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
3' Johan Hove from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' AZ Alkmaar are trying to create something here.
2' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
1' FC Groningen take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' AZ Alkmaar kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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