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Eredivisie Matchweek 14
Ajax crestAjax
2–0
FT
HT 1–0
Groningen crestGroningen
  • M. Godts 28′
  • A. Bouwman 60′
    Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam Bas Nijhuis, Netherlands

    Match report

    Ajax beat Groningen 2-0 in Eredivisie Matchweek 14 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

    Expected goals finished 1.52 to 1.96, so Ajax won despite creating less.

    Key takeaways

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 1.52 to 1.96, so Ajax won despite creating less.

    Timeline

    Ajax above · Groningen below
    • ⇄R. BounidaO. Gloukh6′
    • ⚽M. GodtsAssist: K. Taylor28′
    • 46′⇄T. de JongeT. Land
    • ⚽A. BouwmanAssist: O. Gloukh60′
    • Aaron Bouwman64′
    • ⇄O. WijndalL. Rosa70′
    • 70′⇄M. RenteT. Mercera
    • 70′⇄Y. TahaD. van der Werff
    • ⇄S. Steur79′
    • ⇄D. KlaassenK. Fitz-Jim80′
    • 81′⇄T. van BergenM. Seuntjens
    • 81′⇄J. SchreudersN. Eggens
    • ⇄W. WeghorstK. Dolberg86′
    • ⇄M. GodtsP. Nash86′

    Match stats

    ● Ajax● Groningen
    Possession 48%
    52%
    Expected goals (xG) 1.52
    1.96
    Shots 13
    17
    Shots on target 6
    7
    Shots inside the box 11
    7
    Corners 3
    5
    Accurate passes 438
    460
    Saves 7
    3
    Fouls 14
    10
    Offsides 0
    1
    Yellow cards 1
    0
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Ajax5-4-1
    22 R. Pasveer
    52 P. Reverson
    2 L. Rosa
    3 A. Gaaei
    7 R. Moro
    9 K. Dolberg
    10 O. Gloukh
    17 O. Edvardsen
    21 B. van den Boomen
    28 K. Fitz-Jim
    48 S. Steur
    53 M. van der Lans
    66 P. Nash

    Manager: Johnny Gijsbert Alan Heitinga

    Groningen4-2-3-1
    13 L. Stubljar
    21 H. Jurjus
    2 W. Prins
    11 N. Emeran
    16 T. Mercera
    17 D. van der Werff
    18 T. Land
    20 M. Seuntjens
    22 S. Bouland
    27 R. Mendes
    57 N. Eggens
    69 M. Hoekstra

    Manager: Dick Lukkien

    Top-rated players

    Vítězslav JarošAjax · 90′
    9.0
    Mika GodtsAjax · 87′ · 1 goal · 3 key passes
    8.3
    Aaron BouwmanAjax · 90′ · 1 goal
    8.2
    Dies JanseGroningen · 90′
    7.9
    Youri RegeerAjax · 90′
    7.5
    Stije ResinkGroningen · 90′ · 1 key passes
    7.5

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Ajax vs Groningen?

    Ajax 2-0 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 Bas Nijhuis, Netherlands.

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

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