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Eredivisie Matchweek 8
Ajax crestAjax
3–1
FT
HT 1–0
Groningen crestGroningen
  • D. Klaassen 21′
  • W. Weghorst 90+1′
  • C. Akpom 90+4′
  • J. Schreuders 69′
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam A. Lindhout

Match report

Ajax beat Groningen 3-1 in Eredivisie Matchweek 8 at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam.

C. Akpom struck in the 90+4th minute for Ajax.

Expected goals finished 3.32 to 1.3, a result that matched the chances created.

Ajax had 63% of the ball; shots were 17-12.

Key takeaways

Late drama

C. Akpom struck in the 90+4th minute for Ajax.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 3.32 to 1.3, a result that matched the chances created.

Control

Ajax had 63% of the ball; shots were 17-12.

Timeline

Ajax above · Groningen below
  • ⚽D. KlaassenAssist: B. Brobbey21′
  • 42′Stije Resink
  • 46′⇄S. ResinkL. Valente
  • ⇄B. BrobbeyC. Akpom59′
  • ⇄B. TraoréC. Rasmussen60′
  • Josip Šutalo65′
  • 69′⚽J. Schreuders
  • 71′Thijmen Blokzijl
  • ✕Missed penalty73′
  • Youri Baas73′
  • ⇄D. KlaassenJ. Henderson74′
  • 80′⇄W. PrinsF. Stam
  • 80′⇄T. van BergenT. Oosting
  • Mika Godts83′
  • ⇄M. GodtsW. Weghorst84′
  • ⇄J. ŠutaloA. Gaaei84′
  • 84′⇄J. SchreudersJ. Pelupessy
  • 90+1′⇄Rui MendesF. Turay
  • ⚽W. WeghorstAssist: A. Gaaei90+1′
  • ⚽C. AkpomAssist: W. Weghorst90+4′

Match stats

● Ajax● Groningen
Possession 63%
37%
Expected goals (xG) 3.32
1.30
Shots 17
12
Shots on target 8
4
Shots inside the box 17
5
Corners 5
2
Accurate passes 566
307
Saves 3
5
Fouls 8
10
Offsides 0
0
Yellow cards 3
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Ajax4-3-3
10 C. Akpom
29 C. Rasmussen
6 J. Henderson
25 W. Weghorst
3 A. Gaaei
49 J. Banel
33 B. Tahirović
13 A. Kaplan
50 J. Faberski
5 O. Wijndal
40 D. Ramaj
24 D. Rugani

Manager: F. Farioli

Groningen4-4-2
10 L. Valente
22 F. Stam
25 T. Oosting
4 J. Pelupessy
23 F. Turay
24 D. Baron
36 M. Mariani
67 S. Bouland
11 N. Emeran
21 H. Jurjus

Manager: D. Lukkien

Top-rated players

Etienne VaessenGroningen · 90′
8.0
Davy KlaassenAjax · 74′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
7.9
Chuba AkpomAjax · 31′ · 1 goal
7.7
Kenneth TaylorAjax · 90′
7.6
Jorg SchreudersGroningen · 84′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.6
Devyne RenschAjax · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Ajax vs Groningen?

Ajax 3-1 Groningen (half-time 1-0).

Where is Ajax vs Groningen played?

The match is played at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam.

Who is the referee for Ajax vs Groningen?

The appointed referee is A. Lindhout.

What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and Groningen?

In their last 9 meetings: Ajax 7 wins, Groningen 1 wins, 1 draws.