Match report

GO Ahead Eagles 1–1 Groningen: Eredivisie Stalemate

GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
1–1
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Dec 21, 2025

GO Ahead Eagles managed to secure a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Groningen in an intense encounter. The match featured crucial moments, including early yellow cards and key substitutions that altered the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • M. Suray scored for GO Ahead Eagles at minute 41 with an assist from M. Smit.
  • • Tika de Jonge equalized for Groningen in the 61st minute, assisted by J. Schreuders.
  • • E. Vaessen received a yellow card for Groningen due to argument in the 41st minute.
  • • D. James of GO Ahead Eagles was shown a yellow card for foul in the 65th minute.

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 23 T. Baeten (M)
  • 24 K. Goudmijn (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 9 M. Smit (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 14 O. Pettersson
  • 16 V. Edvardsen
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 20 X. Blomme
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 29 A. Adelgaard
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 D. Janse (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 8 T. de Jonge (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 9 B. Willumsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 15 E. van der Laan
  • 17 D. van der Werff
  • 18 T. Land
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 57 N. Eggens

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    41' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Vaessen

    Argument

  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    41' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Suray · Assist: M. Smit
  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Twigt · On: Y. Salah Rahmouni
  4. Groningen
    61' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    Tika de Jonge · Assist: J. Schreuders
  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    64' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Goudmijn · On: V. Edvardsen
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    65' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    D. James

    Foul

  7. Groningen
    68' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Willumsson · On: O. Zawada
  8. Groningen
    69' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rente · On: T. Mercera
  9. Groningen
    69' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tika de Jonge · On: T. Land
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    73' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Meulensteen · On: G. van Zwam
  11. GO Ahead Eagles
    73' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. James · On: A. Adelgaard
  12. GO Ahead Eagles
    76' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    M. Suray

    Time wasting

  13. Groningen
    83' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thom van Bergen · On: D. van der Werff
  14. Groningen
    84' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins

Match Stats

Stat GO Ahead Eagles Groningen
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 74% 80%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 387 422
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.06 1.13
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 288 338
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles took an early lead when M. Suray scored in the 41st minute, assisted by M. Smit.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted in favor of Groningen as Tika de Jonge equalized in the 61st minute, leveling the score and maintaining a tense balance.