Match report
Groningen Draws With Ajax, Secures 2-2 Tie In Eredivisie Clash
Groningen
2–2
FT
Ajax
May 14, 2025
Groningen staged a remarkable comeback against Ajax, finishing with ten men but securing a hard-fought 2-2 tie. Early goals from A. Gaaei and Wout Weghorst for Ajax were countered by Thom van Bergen and Thijmen Blokzijl's late equalizer for Groningen.
Key Facts
- • Ajax took the lead through a goal by A. Gaaei in the 27th minute, assisted by B. Brobbey.
- • Thom van Bergen scored for Groningen in the 52nd minute to level the scoreline, with an assist from S. Resink.
- • Wout Weghorst restored Ajax's lead in the 68th minute, capitalizing on an assist from S. Berghuis.
- • Groningen secured a draw through Thijmen Blokzijl’s goal in stoppage time (90+9).
- • L. Valente was sent off for Groningen during injury time due to a foul.
Lineups
Groningen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Vaessen (G)
- 5 M. Rente (D)
- 4 H. Ekdal (D)
- 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
- 2 W. Prins (D)
- 7 L. Bacuna (M)
- 6 S. Resink (M)
- 16 D. Kwakman (M)
- 10 L. Valente (M)
- 14 J. Schreuders (M)
- 26 T. van Bergen (F)
Substitutes
- 43 M. Peersman
- 9 B. Willumsson
- 20 M. Seuntjens
- 29 R. Postema
- 22 F. Stam
- 11 N. Emeran
- 46 D. van der Werff
- 27 Rui Mendes
- 25 T. Oosting
- 18 T. de Jonge
- 21 H. Jurjus
- 24 D. Baron
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 R. Pasveer (G)
- 3 A. Gaaei (D)
- 37 J. Šutalo (D)
- 4 J. Hato (D)
- 31 J. Mokio (D)
- 28 K. Fitz-Jim (M)
- 6 J. Henderson (M)
- 8 K. Taylor (M)
- 20 B. Traoré (F)
- 9 B. Brobbey (F)
- 11 M. Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 25 W. Weghorst
- 18 D. Klaassen
- 23 S. Berghuis
- 5 O. Wijndal
- 44 Y. Regeer
- 16 Matheus
- 29 C. Rasmussen
- 36 D. Janse
- 2 Lucas Rosa
- 24 D. Rugani
- 13 A. Kaplan
- 12 J. Gorter
Timeline
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27' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalA. Gaaei · Assist: B. Brobbey
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52' Groningen Goal · Normal GoalThom van Bergen · Assist: S. Resink
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55' Groningen Card · Yellow CardL. Bacuna
Foul
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56' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Weghorst
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56' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Fitz-Jim · On: D. Klaassen
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64' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: S. Berghuis
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64' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Mokio · On: O. Wijndal
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68' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalW. Weghorst · Assist: S. Berghuis
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72' Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. Henderson
Foul
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73' Groningen subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Prins · On: Marvin Peersman
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73' Groningen subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kwakman · On: B. Willumsson
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77' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Godts · On: Y. Regeer
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80' Groningen subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Schreuders · On: M. Seuntjens
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81' Groningen Card · Yellow CardH. Ekdal
Foul
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83' Ajax Card · Yellow CardA. Gaaei
Time wasting
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86' Groningen subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Bacuna · On: R. Postema
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90'+3 Groningen Card · Red CardL. Valente
Foul
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90'+4 Ajax Card · Yellow CardJ. Hato
Argument
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90'+9 Groningen Goal · Normal GoalThijmen Blokzijl
Match Stats
| Stat | Groningen | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 82% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 452 | 524 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.78 | 0.85 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 356 | 430 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by A. Gaaei set Ajax on course but Thom van Bergen's equalizer reinvigorated Groningen’s attack.
- ▸ Wout Weghorst’s strike was crucial for Ajax, but Thijmen Blokzijl’s last-minute goal ensured the tie despite Groningen playing with ten men in injury time.