Match report

AZ Alkmaar Defeats Groningen 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
1–4
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
May 17, 2017

AZ Alkmaar delivered a convincing 4-1 victory over Groningen in their Eredivisie showdown, showcasing a dominant second half performance. Early goals by Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Wout Weghorst set the tone, while Weghorst's late double ensured the result. Despite Jesper Drost's consolation goal for Groningen, AZ Alkmaar maintained their composure to secure the win and strengthen their Eredivisie position.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Groningen 1-4 AZ Alkmaar
  • • AZ Alkmaar Goals: Alireza Jahanbakhsh (45'), Wout Weghorst (66', 90+2'), C. Stengs (74')
  • • Groningen Goal: Jesper Drost (68')
  • • Yellow Cards: R. Vlaar (AZ Alkmaar), J. Bacuna (Groningen)
  • • Substitutions: AZ Alkmaar - Alireza Jahanbakhsh, L. García, Derrick Luckassen; Groningen - A. Sorloth, Samir Memisevic, B. Linssen

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 6 E. Reijnen (D)
  • 2 J. Davidson (M)
  • 8 R. Jenssen (M)
  • 24 T. Hiariej (M)
  • 17 Jesper Drost (M)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 12 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 11 B. Linssen (F)
  • 13 A. Sørloth (F)
  • 45 O. Idrissi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 T. van Weert
  • 34 R. Baas
  • 36 A. Hrustic
  • 16 S. van der Lei
  • 23 H. Maduro
  • 30 P. van der Vlag
  • 35 G. Bijl
  • 43 R. de Vos

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 T. Krul (G)
  • 4 R. Vlaar (D)
  • 17 J. Svensson (D)
  • 23 D. Luckassen (D)
  • 30 S. Wuytens (D)
  • 8 J. van Overeem (M)
  • 20 M. Seuntjens (F)
  • 22 T. Ouwejan (D)
  • 7 A. Jahanbakhsh (F)
  • 28 L. Garcia (F)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 C. Stengs
  • 19 D. dos Santos
  • 12 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 1 S. Rochet
  • 6 B. Rienstra
  • 14 J. van der Linden
  • 15 G. Til
  • 18 I. Bel Hassani
  • 26 J. Helmer
  • 27 F. Friday
  • 35 O. Wijndal

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    3' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    R. Vlaar
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    45' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    Alireza Jahanbakhsh · Assist: Jonas Svensson
  3. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: C. Stengs
  4. Groningen
    58' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: T. van Weert
  5. AZ Alkmaar
    66' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Weghorst · Assist: Jonas Svensson
  6. Groningen
    68' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Jesper Drost
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    69' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. García · On: D. dos Santos
  8. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Samir Memisevic · On: R. Baas
  9. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Linssen · On: A. Hrustic
  10. AZ Alkmaar
    74' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stengs · Assist: Joris van Overeem
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    80' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Derrick Luckassen · On: Pantelis Hatzidiakos
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    90'+2 AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Weghorst · Assist: D. dos Santos
  13. Groningen
    90' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bacuna

Match Stats

Stat Groningen AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 4 3
Pass Accuracy 79% 81%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 426 535
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 335 432
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 10 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in the 45th minute set the tone for AZ Alkmaar's performance, putting pressure on Groningen from the onset.
  • ▸ Wout Weghorst's brace, including a goal in stoppage time, solidified AZ Alkmaar's victory and minimized any potential comeback from Groningen.