Match report

Groningen and AZ Alkmaar Draw 0-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
0–0
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
May 13, 2021

In a tightly contested Eredivisie match, Groningen and AZ Alkmaar shared the points in a goalless draw. Both teams displayed strong defensive tactics, with Groningen goalkeeper Bart van Hintum and AZ Alkmaar's defense holding firm throughout the 90 minutes. The game was marred by several yellow cards, but no clear-cut chances materialized, leading to a frustrating stalemate for fans.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Groningen 0–0 AZ Alkmaar
  • • Z. Aboukhlal substituted in for AZ Alkmaar at 60'
  • • P. Abraham substituted in for Groningen at 67'
  • • K. Itakura and Jonas Svensson received yellow cards at 68' and 70' respectively
  • • M. te Wierik and Bart van Hintum received yellow cards at 72' and 80' respectively

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 3 B. van Hintum (D)
  • 32 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 2 D. Dankerlui (D)
  • 5 K. Itakura (D)
  • 7 R. Lundqvist (M)
  • 18 A. El Messaoudi (M)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 21 A. da Cruz (M)
  • 11 M. El Hankouri (M)
  • 19 P. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Larsen
  • 10 A. Robben
  • 25 J. de Boer
  • 23 P. Bråtveit
  • 14 P. Joosten
  • 26 D. van Kaam
  • 17 Migue Leal
  • 8 S. Schreck
  • 31 T. Suslov

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bizot (G)
  • 15 B. Martins Indi (D)
  • 2 J. Svensson (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 20 J. Clasie (D)
  • 6 F. Midtsjø (M)
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 28 A. Guðmundsson (F)
  • 11 J. Karlsson (M)
  • 7 C. Stengs (M)
  • 17 Z. Aboukhlal (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Boadu
  • 18 H. Evjen
  • 21 K. Goudmijn
  • 24 T. Reijnders
  • 16 H. Verhulst
  • 57 J. Berkhout
  • 30 M. Bakker
  • 26 Y. Sugawara
  • 40 M. Gullit

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    60' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Aboukhlal · On: M. Boadu
  2. Groningen
    67' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Abraham · On: J. S. Larsen
  3. Groningen
    68' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    K. Itakura

    Foul

  4. AZ Alkmaar
    70' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    Jonas Svensson

    Foul

  5. Groningen
    72' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    M. te Wierik

    Foul

  6. AZ Alkmaar
    72' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jesper Karlsson · On: H. Evjen
  7. Groningen
    80' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Bart van Hintum

    Foul

  8. Groningen
    83' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. da Cruz · On: A. Robben
  9. AZ Alkmaar
    89' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: K. Goudmijn

Match Stats

Stat Groningen AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 306 578
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 237 496
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Despite several substitutions, neither team managed to break the deadlock. AZ Alkmaar brought on Z. Aboukhlal and Jesper Karlsson, while Groningen introduced P. Abraham and A. da Cruz, but the game remained balanced.
  • ▸ Groningen's early yellow cards to K. Itakura and M. te Wierik at 68' and 72' respectively, could have influenced the team's approach, but they maintained their defensive stance throughout the game.