AZ Alkmaar defeats Groningen in a tight match
Groningen, Netherlands. – AZ Alkmaar defeated Groningen 2-0 in a match played at the Euroborg. The encounter was marked by intensity and midfield struggle, with both teams seeking victory.
AZ Alkmaar dominated possession for most of the match, but couldn’t break the deadlock until the second half. The visitors were held back by a strong Groningen defense, which stood firm for the first 45 minutes.
AZ Alkmaar opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a goal from [Player’s name], after a solo run. The second goal came in the 80th minute, courtesy of [Player’s name], after a defensive error by Groningen.
Despite the defeat, Groningen didn’t give up and continued to look for a consolation goal. However, AZ Alkmaar’s defense was impenetrable and took the three points from Groningen.
Match statistics:
* Groningen: 44% possession, 2 shots (1 on target, 0 off target), 2 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* AZ Alkmaar: 56% possession, 12 shots (4 on target, 5 off target), 6 corners, 13 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards.
Match events:
* Minute 23′: Yellow card for W. Goes of AZ Alkmaar.
* Minute 28′: Yellow card for L. Bacuna of Groningen.
* Minute 34′: Yellow card for R. Postema of Groningen.
* Minute 74′: Yellow card for F. Stam of Groningen.
AZ Alkmaar moves to the top of the Eredivisie with this win, while Groningen remains winless in the Dutch league.
Substitutions az alkmaar: at minute 67 M. van Brederode came in and R. van Bommel went out., at minute 67 J. Addai came in and I. Sadiq went out., at minute 84 M. Meerdink came in and T. Parrott went out., at minute 90 Z. Buurmeester came in and S. Mijnans went out.
Substitutions groningen: at minute 77 T. Oosting came in and R. Postema went out., at minute 77 W. Prins came in and F. Stam went out., at minute 86 R. Mendes came in and L. Valente went out., at minute 86 T. Blokzijl came in and M. Peersman went out., at minute 90 F. van Mosselveld came in and T. de Jonge went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Groningen
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AZ Alkmaar
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