FC Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar 2025-26 Dutch Eredivisie, Regular Season
Introduction
FC Groningen are hosting AZ Alkmaar
at Euroborg, Groningen, Netherlands, starting on . The match is a part of the Dutch Eredivisie.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 36': Goal! FC Groningen 1, AZ 0. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 45': First Half ends, FC Groningen 1, AZ 0.
- 45': Substitution, AZ. Elijah Dijkstra replaces Denso Kasius.
- 45': Substitution, AZ. Billy van Duijl replaces Alexandre Penetra.
- 57': Substitution, FC Groningen. Brynjólfur Willumsson replaces Tika de Jonge.
- 58': Goal! FC Groningen 2, AZ 0. Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by David van der Werff following a fast break.
- 66': Substitution, AZ. Mexx Meerdink replaces Wouter Goes.
- 67': Substitution, AZ. Ibrahim Sadiq replaces Isak Jensen.
- 76': Goal! FC Groningen 3, AZ 0. Tygo Land (FC Groningen) left footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marco Rente.
- 77': Substitution, FC Groningen. Wouter Prins replaces Marvin Peersman.
- 79': Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Substitution, AZ. Rion Ichihara replaces Peer Koopmeiners.
- 88': Substitution, FC Groningen. Tyrique Mercera replaces Younes Taha because of an injury.
- 88': Substitution, FC Groningen. Rui Mendes replaces Tygo Land.
- 90'+1': Tyrique Mercera (FC Groningen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, FC Groningen 3, AZ 0.
Game Information
Competition: Dutch Eredivisie
Venue: Euroborg
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Venue: Euroborg
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Dutch Eredivisie Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +41 | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | 68 | 4 |
| +21 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 28 | 53 | 7 |
| +22 | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | 50 | 6 |
| +18 | Ajax Amsterdam | 28 | 48 | 4 |
Statistics
 AZ |
GRO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 16 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 7 |
| 53 | Possession | 47 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 375 | Accurate Passes | 323 |
| 451 | Passes | 404 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 16 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 57 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 22 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 13 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
| 13 | Clearances | 30 |
FC Groningen (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Hidde Jurjus (GK) |
| 4 | Dies Janse |
| 3 | Thijmen Blokzijl |
| 43 | Marvin Peersman |
| 5 | Marco Rente |
| 18 | Tygo Land |
| 8 | Tika De Jonge |
| 14 | Jorg Schreuders |
| 10 | Younes Taha |
| 17 | David Van Der Werff |
| 26 | Thom Van Bergen |
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 41 | Jeroen Zoet (GK) |
| 5 | Alexandre Penetra |
| 3 | Wouter Goes |
| 34 | Mees De Wit |
| 30 | Denso Kasius |
| 10 | Sven Mijnans |
| 26 | Kees Smit |
| 6 | Peer Koopmeiners |
| 9 | Troy Parrott |
| 27 | Ro-Zangelo Daal  |
| 17 | Isak Jensen |
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