AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Groningen
Updated
AZ Alkmaar won: AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Groningen in the KNVB Cup (Round 2) on Wed, 18 Dec 2024 at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar. AZ Alkmaar goals: Sven Mijnans 4', Ruben van Bommel 70', Jayden Addai 84'. Groningen goals: Leandro Bacuna 41' (pen). Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Sven Mijnans (8.5).
Match report
AZ Alkmaar beat Groningen 3-1
AZ Alkmaar got the better of Groningen 3-1 at AFAS Stadion on Wednesday 18 December in the KNVB Cup.
Sven Mijnans put AZ Alkmaar ahead on 4' (1-0), Leandro Bacuna levelled for Groningen from the penalty spot on 41' (1-1), Ruben van Bommel restored AZ Alkmaar's lead on 70' (2-1) and Jayden Addai made it 3-1 on 84'.
AZ Alkmaar had 56% of the ball, shots were 22-11 (6-4 on target).
Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 8,881. Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük.
Match stats
| AZ Alkmaar | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Total shots | 22 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 460 (83%) | 339 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 22 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro, Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Maxim Dekker, David Møller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Mayckel Lahdo, Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku, Mexx Meerdink
Groningen (4-4-2): Hidde Jurjus, Finn Stam, Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marvin Peersman, Leandro Bacuna, Johan Hove, Joey Pelupessy, Jorg Schreuders, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Thijs Oosting
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Sven Mijnans (AZ Alkmaar)
- 41' · Goal · Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)
- 70' · Goal · Ruben van Bommel (AZ Alkmaar)
- 84' · Goal · Jayden Addai (AZ Alkmaar)
All-time head-to-head
51 league meetings since 1996: AZ Alkmaar 25, draws 13, Groningen 13.
Questions
Who won AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
AZ Alkmaar won, 3-1 (KNVB Cup) on Wed, 18 Dec 2024.
When and where is AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
Wed, 18 Dec 2024, 20:00 UTC at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, KNVB Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?
In 51 league meetings since 1996: AZ Alkmaar 25 wins, 13 draws, Groningen 13 wins (goals 74-50).