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New Update About Groningen – Ajax Match

The Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and Ajax on May 16, 2023, was a thrilling encounter that concluded with Ajax securing a 3–2 victory at the Euroborg Stadium.
Match Summary
- Final Score: FC Groningen 2 – 3 Ajax
- Venue: Euroborg Stadium, Groningen
- Possession: Groningen 32% – 68% Ajax
- Shots on Target: Groningen 5 – 8 Ajax
- Corners: Groningen 3 – 10 Ajax
- Referee: Jeroen Manschot
Key Moments
- 19’ – Dusan Tadić opened the scoring for Ajax with a penalty, giving them an early lead.
- 39’ – Florian Krüger equalized for Groningen, bringing the score to 1–1 before halftime.
- 68’ – Brian Brobbey restored Ajax’s lead with a well-taken goal.
- 81’ – An own goal by Groningen’s Mike te Wierik extended Ajax’s advantage to 3–1.
- 87’ – Laros Duarte scored for Groningen, narrowing the deficit to 3–2, but Ajax held on for the win.
Match Statistics
- Total Shots: Groningen 11 – 18 Ajax
- Shots on Target: Groningen 5 – 8 Ajax
- Fouls Committed: Groningen 8 – 4 Ajax
- Offsides: Groningen 3 – 1 Ajax
- Passing Accuracy: Groningen 74% – 87% Ajax
Tactical Overview
Ajax dominated possession and created more goal-scoring opportunities, reflecting their attacking prowess and tactical discipline. Groningen, despite being under pressure, showcased resilience and capitalized on their chances, making the match competitive until the final whistle.
Recent Encounters
Ajax has maintained a strong record against Groningen in recent years:
- August 14, 2022: Ajax 6 – 1 Groningen
- April 2, 2022: Groningen 1 – 3 Ajax
- September 25, 2021: Ajax 3 – 0 Groningen
- March 7, 2021: Ajax 3 – 1 Groningen