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Eredivisie Matchweek 1
AZ Alkmaar crestAZ Alkmaar
4–1
FT
HT 3–1
Groningen crestGroningen
  • D. Kasius 5′
  • T. Parrott 18′ (pen)
  • S. Resink 32′ (og)
  • T. Parrott 87′
  • M. Rente 44′
AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar S. Gozubuyuk

Match report

AZ Alkmaar thrashed Groningen 4-1 in Eredivisie Matchweek 1 at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar.

T. Parrott scored 2 goals.

T. Parrott struck in the 87th minute for AZ Alkmaar.

Expected goals finished 1.56 to 1.5, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Brace

T. Parrott scored 2 goals.

Late drama

T. Parrott struck in the 87th minute for AZ Alkmaar.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.56 to 1.5, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

AZ Alkmaar above · Groningen below
  • ⚽D. KasiusAssist: E. Poku5′
  • ⚽T. Parrott (pen)18′
  • ⚽S. Resink (og)32′
  • Mees de Wit35′
  • 44′⚽M. RenteAssist: Y. Taha
  • Kees Smit45+2′
  • 46′⇄D. van der WerffJ. Schreuders
  • 47′Tika de Jonge
  • 61′Marvin Peersman
  • 66′⇄W. PrinsT. Mercera
  • ⇄R. DaalI. Jensen68′
  • 74′⇄M. RenteN. Emeran
  • ⇄K. SmitP. Koopmeiners76′
  • ⇄M. de WitM. Chavez Garcia77′
  • ⇄E. PokuM. Meerdink77′
  • ⇄S. MijnansI. Sadiq85′
  • ⚽T. ParrottAssist: M. Chavez Garcia87′

Match stats

● AZ Alkmaar● Groningen
Possession 51%
49%
Expected goals (xG) 1.56
1.50
Shots 10
11
Shots on target 5
8
Shots inside the box 8
7
Corners 6
1
Accurate passes 312
311
Saves 6
2
Fouls 11
12
Offsides 1
0
Yellow cards 2
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

AZ Alkmaar4-2-3-1
12 H. Verhulst
31 D. Deen
6 P. Koopmeiners
11 I. Sadiq
15 M. Chavez Garcia
17 I. Jensen
21 D. Kwakman
22 E. Dijkstra
28 Z. Buurmeester
35 M. Meerdink

Manager: Leeroy Echteld

Groningen4-2-3-1
24 D. Baron
41 S. Petiet
11 N. Emeran
14 J. Schreuders
16 T. Mercera
20 M. Seuntjens
22 S. Bouland
27 R. Mendes
48 R. Kelder
44 J. Dillema
55 Y. Holder
69 M. Hoekstra

Manager: Dick Lukkien

Top-rated players

Troy ParrottAZ Alkmaar · 90′ · 2 goals
8.7
Denso KasiusAZ Alkmaar · 90′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
8.3
Marco RenteGroningen · 74′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
8.0
Mees de WitAZ Alkmaar · 77′ · 1 key passes
7.9
Ro-Zangelo DaalAZ Alkmaar · 68′ · 1 key passes
7.7
Wouter GoesAZ Alkmaar · 90′
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?

AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Groningen (half-time 3-1).

Where is AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen played?

The match is played at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar.

Who is the referee for AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?

The appointed referee is S. Gozubuyuk.

What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?

In their last 9 meetings: AZ Alkmaar 5 wins, Groningen 2 wins, 2 draws.