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Eredivisie Matchweek 9
Groningen crestGroningenLDDWW
2–5
FT
HT 0–2
Ajax crestAjaxWDDL
  • Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson 49′
  • Thom Van Bergen 83′
  • Julian Brandt 27′
  • Aaron Bouwman 37′
  • Julian Brandt 60′
  • Jorthy Mokio 69′
  • Jorthy Mokio 75′
Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion, Groningen Dennis Higler

Match report

Ajax thrashed Groningen 5-2 away from home in Eredivisie Matchweek 9 at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion, Groningen.

Julian Brandt scored 2 goals.

Expected goals finished 2.21 to 2.86, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Brace

Julian Brandt scored 2 goals.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.21 to 2.86, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Groningen above · Ajax below
  • 10′✕Missed penalty
  • ▣VAR: Penalty cancelled16′
  • 27′⚽Julian Brandt
  • 37′⚽Aaron Bouwman
  • Thom Van Bergen40′
  • 45+2′Dies Janse
  • ⚽Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson49′
  • 56′▣VAR: Goal cancelled
  • 60′⚽Julian BrandtAssist: Owen Wijndal
  • ⇄Jacob OndrejkaMark Csinger67′
  • 69′⚽Jorthy Mokio
  • 74′⇄Marcos Leonardo Santos AlmeidaTolu Arokodare
  • 74′⇄Julian BrandtAbdellah Ouazane
  • 75′⚽Jorthy MokioAssist: Davy Klaassen
  • 82′⇄Davy KlaassenYves Bissouma
  • 82′⇄Oscar GloukhRayane Bounida
  • ⚽Thom Van Bergen83′
  • ⇄Marco RenteWouter Prins83′
  • ⇄David van der WerffRyan Metu83′
  • ⇄Brynjólfur Darri WillumssonTygo Land83′
  • ⇄Tika de JongeNils Eggens83′
  • ✕Missed penalty90+1′
  • 90′Lucas Oliveira·Rosa

Match stats

● Groningen● Ajax
Possession 57%
43%
Expected goals (xG) 2.21
2.86
Shots 16
15
Shots on target 5
11
Shots inside the box 8
13
Corners 7
4
Accurate passes 376
392
Saves 4
3
Fouls 12
17
Offsides 1
4
Yellow cards 1
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Groningen4-2-3-1
19 O. Zawada
30 P. Boevink
4 M. Csinger
44 Besnik Mashuku
20 Nils Eggens
7 T. Hernes
18 T. Land
34 R. Metu
42 J. Mosselaar
16 A. Nordin
2 Wouter Prins
13 L. Štubljar

Manager: D. Lukkien

Ajax4-3-3
99 T. Arokodare
15 Y. Baas
28 Y. Bissouma
43 Rayane Bounida
6 T. Kehrer
68 A. Ouazane
26 M. Paes
51 C. Setford
21 Jofre Torrents
11 V. Tsygankov
67 Mohamed Abdalla

Manager: Míchel

Top-rated players

J. MokioAjax · 90′ · 2 goals · 1 key passes
8.9
J. BrandtAjax · 74′ · 2 goals
8.7
B. WillumssonGroningen · 83′ · 1 goal
7.5
A. BouwmanAjax · 90′ · 1 goal
7.3
O. WijndalAjax · 90′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.0
D. KlaassenAjax · 82′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.0

Questions & answers

What was the score in Groningen vs Ajax?

Groningen 2-5 Ajax (half-time 0-2).

Where is Groningen vs Ajax played?

The match is played at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion, Groningen.

Who is the referee for Groningen vs Ajax?

The appointed referee is Dennis Higler.

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

In their last 10 meetings: Groningen 1 wins, Ajax 8 wins, 1 draws.