FT FC Groningen 1 - 4
AZ Alkmaar
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90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 18890.
90+4' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
90+4' Cyril Ngonge goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Maxim Dekker from AZ Alkmaar trips Cyril Ngonge
90+3' Safe hands from Hobie Verhulst as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' The cross by Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
90+1' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar trips Tomas Suslov
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, AZ Alkmaar: 45%.
89' Tijani Reijnders is penalised for pushing Luciano Valente.
89' Milos Kerkez is leaving the field to be replaced by Zinho Vanheusden in a tactical substitution.
88' Milos Kerkez successfully blocks the shot
88' A shot by Cyril Ngonge is blocked.
88' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
87' Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
86' Hobie Verhulst made the key pass for the goal!
85' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
85' Peer Koopmeiners provided the assist for the goal.
85' G O O O A A A L - Mayckel Lahdo scores with the right foot!85' Peer Koopmeiners creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
85' The cross by Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' Yellow card for Milos Kerkez.
84' Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cyril Ngonge
83' Riechedly Bazoer from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
83' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Isak Dybvik is leaving the field to be replaced by Luciano Valente in a tactical substitution.
82' Laros Duarte is leaving the field to be replaced by Nordin Musampa in a tactical substitution.
81' Ricardo Pepi is leaving the field to be replaced by Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist in a tactical substitution.
81' Laros Duarte from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Yellow card for Joey Pelupessy.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Joey Pelupessy from FC Groningen trips Riechedly Bazoer
80' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
80' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Laros Duarte wins an air challenge against Tijani Reijnders
78' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Neraysho Kasanwirjo comes back onto the field.
77' Myron van Brederode is leaving the field to be replaced by Peer Koopmeiners in a tactical substitution.
77' Neraysho Kasanwirjo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
76' Neraysho Kasanwirjo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
75' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
73' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
68' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Maxim Dekker successfully blocks the shot
66' A shot by Tomas Suslov is blocked.
66' Sam Beukema successfully blocks the shot
66' Laros Duarte takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
65' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Myron van Brederode from AZ Alkmaar trips Laros Duarte
64' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Ragnar Oratmangoen is leaving the field to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge in a tactical substitution.
62' Riechedly Bazoer made the key pass for the goal!
62' Tijani Reijnders provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Milos Kerkez scores with the left foot!62' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
60' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, AZ Alkmaar: 45%.
60' Ragnar Oratmangoen is penalised for pushing Yukinari Sugawara.
58' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar trips Ragnar Oratmangoen
56' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Maxim Dekker from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Good effort by Riechedly Bazoer as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Sam Beukema wins an air challenge against Ricardo Pepi
55' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, AZ Alkmaar: 44%.
55' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Tijani Reijnders successfully blocks the shot
54' A shot by Tomas Suslov is blocked.
53' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Michael Verrips from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
50' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, AZ Alkmaar: 43%.
49' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Good effort by Mayckel Lahdo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48' The referee signals a free kick as Laros Duarte from FC Groningen trips Tijani Reijnders
47' Ragnar Oratmangoen shoots from outside the box, but Hobie Verhulst has it under control
47' Pantelis Hatzidiakos successfully blocks the shot
46' A shot by Ragnar Oratmangoen is blocked.
46' Florian Krueger fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
46' Jesper Karlsson is leaving the field to be replaced by Mayckel Lahdo in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+7' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+7' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, AZ Alkmaar: 43%.
45+6' Riechedly Bazoer from AZ Alkmaar sends an effort wide of target
45+6' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen trips Jesper Karlsson
45+5' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, AZ Alkmaar: 40%.
45+3' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Tijani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar trips Tomas Suslov
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, AZ Alkmaar: 40%.
45' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Riechedly Bazoer wins an air challenge against Isak Dybvik
44' Riechedly Bazoer from AZ Alkmaar is ruled offside.
44' Radinio Balker successfully blocks the shot
44' Jesper Karlsson takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
44' The referee signals a free kick as Joey Pelupessy from FC Groningen trips Riechedly Bazoer
42' Neraysho Kasanwirjo provided the assist for the goal.
42' G O O O A A A L - Ricardo Pepi scores with the right foot!42' FC Groningen start a counter attack.
42' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
42' Riechedly Bazoer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
41' Ricardo Pepi from FC Groningen is ruled offside.
40' Florian Krueger is penalised for pushing Maxim Dekker.
40' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, AZ Alkmaar: 39%.
38' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
38' Dani de Wit is injured and is replaced by Riechedly Bazoer.
37' A chance presents itself to Ragnar Oratmangoen from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
37' The cross by Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
36' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Joey Pelupessy wins an air challenge against Dani de Wit
35' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
35' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, AZ Alkmaar: 40%.
35' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Tomas Suslov swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
35' Dani de Wit comes back onto the field.
34' Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
33' Dani de Wit is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
33' Dani de Wit is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Laros Duarte fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
32' Pantelis Hatzidiakos from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Safe hands from Michael Verrips as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 61%, AZ Alkmaar: 39%.
30' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Jesper Karlsson comes back onto the field.
30' Damil Dankerlui wins an air challenge against Myron van Brederode
29' Jesper Karlsson is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
28' Jesper Karlsson is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Sam Beukema from AZ Alkmaar intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Goal kick for FC Groningen.
25' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, AZ Alkmaar: 37%.
25' Radinio Balker from FC Groningen intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Tijani Reijnders swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
24' Radinio Balker successfully blocks the shot
24' A shot by Yukinari Sugawara is blocked.
24' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, AZ Alkmaar: 37%.
19' Tijani Reijnders provided the assist for the goal.
19' G O O O A A A L - Jesper Karlsson scores with the right foot!19' The cross by Tijani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar successfully finds a teammate in the box.
19' AZ Alkmaar start a counter attack.
19' Tijani Reijnders makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' The referee signals a free kick as Milos Kerkez from AZ Alkmaar trips Damil Dankerlui
18' Neraysho Kasanwirjo successfully blocks the shot
18' A shot by Tijani Reijnders is blocked.
18' Jesper Karlsson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Dani de Wit is penalised for pushing Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
17' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
16' Ragnar Oratmangoen goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
15' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, AZ Alkmaar: 38%.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Dani de Wit from AZ Alkmaar trips Laros Duarte
14' The referee signals a free kick as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen trips Myron van Brederode
13' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' AZ Alkmaar take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Liam van Gelderen is injured and is replaced by Damil Dankerlui.
11' Liam van Gelderen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
10' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 60%, AZ Alkmaar: 40%.
10' The cross by Isak Dybvik from FC Groningen successfully finds a teammate in the box.
9' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
8' Tomas Suslov goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
8' Jordy Clasie is penalised for pushing Tomas Suslov.
7' AZ Alkmaar are in control of the ball.
6' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Goal kick for AZ Alkmaar.
5' Ball possession: FC Groningen: 63%, AZ Alkmaar: 37%.
3' G O O O A A A L - Dani de Wit reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!3' Good effort by Jesper Karlsson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
3' Jordy Clasie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' AZ Alkmaar kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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